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Health NZ announces three new measles cases

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In a statement, the organisation confirmed that two of the new cases were identified in Auckland and one in Wellington.

In a statement, the organisation confirmed that two of the new cases were identified in Auckland and one in Wellington. (Source: istock.com)

Three new cases of measles have been announced by Health New Zealand today.

In a statement, the organisation confirmed that two of the new cases were identified in Auckland and one in Wellington.

The new cases bring the total number country-wide to 35.

Visitors to Queensgate Mall in Lower Hutt on 5 and 11 December were considered casual contacts to one of the new cases.

Other locations of interest which were considered close contacts include Ramen Ramen Queenstown, The Visitor Centre of Aoraki/Mount Cook, and The Rambler Cocktail Bar Christchurch.

For the full list of locations of interest, visit here.

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