Health officials have declared a measles outbreak in Cairns following the confirmation of a second case in the city. The latest case indicates local transmission, after an initial infection was detected late last week in the city centre.
Queensland Health’s has also confirmed a case with exposure sites across Townsville – including The Strand, Cotters Markets and Castletown Coles.
The virus is highly contagious and can take up to three weeks to show symptoms.
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Other potential exposure sites included freelance roasting, little sunshine and co, chemist warehouse in the CBD and Lighten up Studio
Look out for fever, cough, red eyes and a blotchy rash. Anyone feeling unwell should call their doctor or 13HEALTH — and stay away from public spaces.
