Two More Measles Cases Reported

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2019-03-23 HKT 17:05

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  • The Airport Authority says it's carried out a thorough disinfection process following a measles outbreak there. Photo: RTHK

    The Airport Authority says it's carried out a thorough disinfection process following a measles outbreak there. Photo: RTHK

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed another two new cases of measles.

They are a 41-year-old Cathay Pacific pilot and an 11-month-old toddler.

On Friday, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported an outbreak at the Hong Kong International Airport, where three workers had been infected.

The Airport Authority says it's disinfected the terminals, and will keep a close eye on on the conditions of employees who had been in close contact with those infected.

Special vaccination booths have also been set up at the airport to innoculate staff.

Nineteen people have contracted the infectious disease so far this year, exceeding last year's total figure of 15.

The CHP’s controller, Wong Ka-hing, said he expects more cases to emerge in the near future.

As at least nine of the measles cases were imported, Dr Wong urged people to be extra cautious while travelling and seek immediate treatment if they feel unwell.

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