A woman is in isolation after being identified as having measles, bringing the total number of cases in Auckland to nine. STACY SQUIRES/STUFF The number of confirmed measles cases in Auckland has jumped to nine. READ MORE:* University of Auckland student confirmed as fourth measles case in Auckland* Measles outbreak: What you need to know* Canterbury measles outbreak: Vaccine needed for 125,000* 'People have forgotten' - past measles epidemics killed, hospitalised hundredsShe is not linked to the other cases. As of Tuesday, there were 35 confirmed cases in the region. Anyone experiencing measles symptoms is asked to contact their doctor or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2019 01:53 UTC