More than 2400 people travelling on the Interislander over the holidays may have been exposed to measles. JOHN NICHOLSON/STUFF A child with measles crossed the Cook Strait twice, potentially exposing more than 2400 people to the infectious disease. "Our only protection from an infectious measles case is that we are fully vaccinated, that's all we can do." - December 30 to January 3 – Whare Flat Folk Music Festival (near Dunedin) – remain isolated until January 17. MEASLES FACTS- Measles is a highly infectious viral illness spread by contact with respiratory secretions through coughing and sneezing.

Source: Stuff January 08, 2020 02:08 UTC