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  •   Home > News > Health & Safety

    Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel

    Health officials have confirmed one new measles case in Queenstown - linked to overseas travel


    We have four known infectious cases across the country.

    Health New Zealand says several locations of interest are connected - with about 25 exposure events across the lower South Island.

    Its website lists a number of close contact sites since last week across Christchurch, as well as in Akaroa.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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