Palmerston North measles case prompts investigation into possible spread

“We encourage people who were out in Wellington over the weekend of 11 July to 12 July to be extra vigilant for symptoms of measles.”

That weekend coincided with school holidays, Matariki events, concerts and a major international sporting event.

The infected person also visited several public venues while potentially infectious, including Rosie O’Grady’s in Palmerston North on July 24 between 6.45pm and 10pm, which has been classified as a high-risk exposure event.

The following locations of interest were also identified:

Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert St and Main St, Palmerston North, Monday, July 27 from 5.45pm to 7.15pm.Rosie O’Grady’s, 96 Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North, Friday, July 24 from 6.45pm to 10pm.The Laundry Room, 95 Albert St, Palmerston North, Monday, July 23 from 10.15am to 12.30pm.Woolworths Broadway, Corner of Albert St and Main St, Palmerston North, Thursday, July 23 from 10.15am to 12.30pm.Pizza Hut, Corner Broadway Ave and Albert St, Palmerston North, Thursday, July 23 from 10.15am to 12.30pm.NPD Petrol Station, 535 Church St, Palmerston North, Thursday, July 23 from 11.30am to 12.30pm.

Health New Zealand is asking anyone who developed measles symptoms recently, even if they have since recovered, to contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 or their GP to help identify any further spread.