July 3rd 2024.
Attention all Victorians! It's important to be vigilant for signs of measles as a fellow traveler, who was infected with this highly contagious disease, has recently returned home from overseas. This is now the 11th reported case of measles in Victoria since the start of the year. The individual in question boarded a flight from Singapore to Melbourne on Monday and arrived at Melbourne International Airport early Tuesday morning.
Over the next few days, this person visited various popular public places along the Great Ocean Road, including a McDonald's, Coles supermarket, and a toy store. As we all know, measles is a serious virus that can lead to severe health complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis. Early symptoms of measles are similar to those of COVID-19 and the flu, such as a fever, cough, red or sore eyes, and a runny nose. These symptoms are then followed by a distinctive red rash that typically starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
It's important to note that symptoms may not appear until 7 to 18 days after exposure to the virus. Therefore, if you have visited any of the same locations as the infected traveler, it's crucial to be aware of any potential symptoms that may arise. The list of places visited by the individual is as follows:
- Tuesday 24 June: Departed from Singapore Changi Airport at 8:10pm
- Tuesday 25 June: Arrived at Melbourne International Airport at 5:25am
- Tuesday 25 June: McDonald's, 173 Mickleham Road, Westmeadows from 7:00am to 9:00am
- Tuesday 25 June: Coles, Corner of Bromfield Street and Queen Street, Colac from 11:00am to 12:00pm
- Wednesday 26 June: Toyworld Warrnambool, 164 Timor Street Warrnambool, 3:00pm to 3:50pm
- Thursday 27 June: Friendly Grocer, 23 Lord Street, Port Campbell, 11:00am to 11:40am
- Friday 28 June: Port Campbell Hotel, 40 Lord Street, Port Campbell, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
- Friday 28 June: Friendly Grocer, 23 Lord Street Port Campbell, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
In the interest of public health and safety, it's crucial to take note of these locations and monitor yourself for any symptoms of measles. Let's all do our part in preventing the spread of this highly contagious disease. Stay safe, everyone!
On a separate note, in other news, Booktopia has unfortunately collapsed into voluntary administration. Let's keep them in our thoughts during this difficult time.
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