NSW Health acknowledges community spread of disease as outbreaks and exposure locations expand

health authorities of sydney admit measles Community spread is most likely occurring after a person becomes infected, despite having not previously visited the site of exposure.
New South Wales A person in Sydney’s south-west has been infected with the highly contagious new coronavirus, health authorities have confirmed. diseaseHowever, the source of that person’s infection is unknown, they said in a statement today.
This has increased the current number of measles cases in New South Wales. this year Until 22.
Campbelltown Hospital in Sydney’s south-west is listed as the site of the exposure. (Walter Peters, Sydney Morning Herald)

The individual visited Fresh & Hot Restaurant in Wally Creek and several medical facilities in Campbelltown and Gregory Hills between Sunday 22nd February and Wednesday 25th February.

This includes Campbelltown’s emergency department hospital on two separate occasions.

Many of the state’s exposure sites are concentrated around Sydney’s CBD and Inner West, as well as parts of the North Shore and Western Sydney.

NSW Health said: “This person has no known contact with other measles cases.”

“Measles is now likely circulating in the community and others may be unknowingly exposed to measles.”

People who were at these exposure sites are being told to monitor their symptoms until March 15, as symptoms can take up to 18 days to appear.

“Symptoms to look out for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose and cough, followed by a red patchy rash that usually appears three to four days later and spreads from the head and face to other parts of the body,” Dr Stephen Conaty from the South West Sydney Local Health District said.

“Anyone who has early symptoms and develops a rash a few days later should consider the possibility of measles and get tested, even if they have not attended the identified location.”

Measles cases have also been detected in other parts of the state, including Lismore, and other parts of the state. Australia.
Measles can cause a large rash on a person’s body, especially on the neck and limbs. (Getty)
victoria Last week, it issued an official warning that the risk of measles was particularly high across the state. melbourne.
Mr Conaty urged NSW residents to stay informed. vaccinationmeasles, mumps, and rubella vaccines are effective in protecting individuals from disease.
“measles vaccine “If given early enough, it can prevent disease even after exposure,” he said.
A complete list of exposure sites in New South Wales can be found here. here.
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