A measles warning has been issued for Jetstar and Virgin passengers who were on three flights between Thailand, Sydney, Melbourne and Christchurch last week. A measles warning has been issued for Jetstar and Virgin passengers who were on three flights between Thailand, Sydney, Melbourne and Christchurch last week after one traveller was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. The traveller then departed Melbourne on Virgin Australia flight VA99 at 6.35pm, arriving at Christchurch Airport at 11.35pm. 123RF Outbreaks of the measles virus in popular tourist destinations, including countries in south-east Asia, means the risk for measles being imported into Australia remains high. Outbreaks of measles in popular tourist destinations, including countries in south-east Asia, means the risk for measles being imported into Australia remains high.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2019 07:41 UTC