A fourth person had been added to a measles cluster emerging from an October concert at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
On Wednesday evening three people who attended American rapper Jelly Roll’s October 24 concert at the Boondall venue tested positive for measles, more than a week since being exposed.
Queensland Health added a fourth confirmed case on Sunday morning, who had been unknowingly infectious for about a week across locations in suburbs in and around Logan, including Mustang Brothers Football Club, in Chambers Flat, and Logan Hospital’s emergency department.
Logan Hospital (pictured) has been added to the list of potential measles exposure sites following a concert in late October.Credit: Dan Peled
Queensland Health released an initial public health alert on Wednesday night warning people who attended the October concert to watch for symptoms for up to three weeks.
Symptoms include fever, lethargy, runny nose, moist cough and red eyes. After a few days, a red rash will develop, often starting on the face.
Anyone who thinks they have measles should organise to get tested but avoid public places.
Two other cases unrelated to the show were confirmed in the Central Queensland West Moreton regions across the week.
On Wednesday, Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Catherine McDougall said measles cases were on the rise.
“Currently, we’re seeing higher numbers of measles cases not only in Queensland, but across the country. In Queensland, a total of 30 measles cases have been reported this year to date,” she said.
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