A new measles case has been discovered in the Bay of Islands, Health NZ says.
The Northland case was notified to public health services on Thursday and was likely to be linked to overseas travel. They were no longer infectious.
National clinical director Dr Susan Jack said there were currently six other individuals associated with the case who were being assessed for measles infection.
"The six individuals being assessed were identified as part of initial contact tracing efforts. Public health is still identifying close contacts and possible exposure locations."
Jack said Health NZ "strongly urged" people in the Bay of Islands area to watch for measles symptoms and to stay home and seek advice if they felt unwell.
"Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness which can affect adults as well as children and babies."
Symptoms included an illness that begins with high fever (over 38C); cough; runny nose; sore red eyes (conjunctivitis); and a rash, lasting up to one week beginning on the face and gradually spreading down the body to the arms and legs.
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