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Test and Isolate: Victoria Warns About Rise in Measles Cases

Australia was declared measles free in 2014, however, it has reemerged in travellers returning from overseas.
Test and Isolate: Victoria Warns About Rise in Measles Cases
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Monica O’Shea
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Health authorities in the Australian state of Victoria are warning about a rise in measles cases amid an outbreak in South East Asia.

The Department of Health is urging residents to test, isolate, and wear a mask if they develop any symptoms of measles.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]