Three new measles cases have been confirmed in Auckland, bringing the total number of cases in the region to 15. The update, from the Auckland Regional Public Health service, came at 2pm on Monday. Information about the cases – whether they were linked to existing cases, or where those people went while infectious – was not yet known. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF There were 15 confirmed cases of measles in Auckland as of 2pm on Monday. A spokeswoman for the health service said that information would be released on Tuesday morning.​READ MORE:* Measles: Number of Auckland cases jumps to 12, seven in one house* More than 900 Aucklanders could have been exposed to measles - public health service* Measles: Number of confirmed cases in Auckland jumps to nine* Measles outbreak: What you need to knowLast week there were 12 confirmed cases.

Source: Stuff April 08, 2019 04:18 UTC