11/05/2026
COMMUNITY UPDATE: Measles – Wellington outbreak
A further case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, bringing the total number of cases linked to the current outbreak to four. The source of infection for the most recent case is still unknown.
We ask everyone to stay alert and help prevent further spread.
What to look out for:
Runny nose, fever, cough, sore, red eyes, a rash that appears with fever.
Please be especially vigilant if you:
Have recently visited a location of interest
Have had contact with a confirmed measles case
Have returned from overseas travel in the past 21 days
Have not had two doses of the MMR vaccine or previously had measles
People who have had one or two MMR vaccinations may still get measles, but symptoms can be milder.
If you think you may have measles:
⚠️Stay at home, do not go to work, school, or public places
⚠️Call your doctor or health provider before visiting (do not walk in)
⚠️Tell them your symptoms and any recent travel or contact with a case
⚠️Wear a mask if you must leave home for urgent medical care
⚠️Avoid contact with others, especially babies, pregnant people, and those with weak immune systems
If symptoms are severe or you are very unwell, seek urgent medical help.
Let’s stay vigilant and protect our whānau and community.
