The number of confirmed cases of measles is continuing to rise in Canterbury, albeit slowly. (File photo)Measles is still spreading in Canterbury, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 39. READ MORE:* Canterbury measles outbreak: vaccine availability extended to new groups* Passengers on flight from Melbourne to Christchurch exposed to measles* Canterbury measles outbreak: confirmed cases rise to 35Of the 39 confirmed cases, one is unrelated to the current outbreak: a a female passenger who flew into Christchurch on March 19 from Melbourne on Virgin Australia flight VA99. No other confirmed cases have been linked to the flight. While the rise in confirmed cases appeared to be slowing, Pink has warned against complacency and advised those who were sick with measles-like symptoms or who were not fully protected not to attend large gatherings.

Source: Stuff April 01, 2019 23:48 UTC