New measles case confirmed in Canberra’s north

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ACT Health is warning Canberrans to be aware of any measles symptoms after they were alerted to a new case in Canberra. It is the third confirmed case in the ACT since the start of the year. Acting Chief Health Officer Dr Andrew Pengilley said ACT Health was identifying members of the public the person may have come in contact with. “This includes contacts in a GP surgery located on the north side of Canberra and Canberra Hospital Emergency Department where the case attended,” Dr Pengilley said. Dr Pengilley said the public could also have been exposed at Kaleen Plaza Shopping Centre between 10am and midday on Wednesday July 16.