There are several locations of interest connected to the case.
“The National Public Health Service is currently contact-tracing household contacts, people who took the same school bus and attended an exam at Wellington College, and people who were on the same flights during the person’s infectious period.
“In locations where we cannot directly trace all the people who were present, we have listed these on our Locations of interest page.”
Jack encouraged anyone who believes they may have been at any of the locations below to follow the instructions if they are a close or casual contact, and to monitor for symptoms of measles.
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses. It spreads very easily from person to person.
Anyone who is feeling unwell is encouraged to stay home and seek health advice by calling Healthline for free anytime on 0800 611 116.
Locations of interest:
Monday, November 3 – Metlink school bus route #736 Karori Mall to Wellington College (7.30am-8.30am)
Monday, November 3 – Metlink public bus route #2 Wellington College to Karori (11.30am-12.40pm)
Tuesday, November 4 – Wellington Airport (11am-2pm)
Tuesday, November 4 – Auckland Airport domestic terminal (2pm-3pm)
Tuesday, November 4 – Auckland Airport international terminal (2pm-9.30pm)
Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei.