Measles Alert in Sydney: Symptoms & Exposure Sites

0:00You're listening to Sydney News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Sydney residents need to stay alert for measles symptoms after health officials confirmed two new cases. One person caught it locally, but the second has no known links to other patients or exposure sites. Sparking concerns, the virus might be spreading, quietly in the community. One of the patients visited the emergency department at Nepean Hospital on March 9. These have listed all potential exposure spots on the New South Wales Health website, but they say these places no longer pose a risk. People who are at those sites should watch for signs for up to 18 days. That includes fever, sore eyes, runny nose, cough, and later a red blotchy rash starting on the face and spreading. Pregnant people, those with weak immune systems or parents of young infants exposed in the last six days, should call their local public health unit. Doctors urge anyone with symptoms, especially from exposure sites, to see care and phone

1:02ahead first. Measle spreads easily through the air from coughs and sneezes. For more details, check the New South Wales Health site or the Australian Government's Traveler Resources. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Soley Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to.