WA Health issue warning after person attended Drake’s Perth concert while infectious with measles

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WA Health issue warning after person attended Drake’s Perth concert while infectious with measles

WA Health have issued an urgent health warning after a person with measles attended the Drake concert in Perth.

The WA community has been told to monitor for symptoms after there was a confirmed measles case in a returned traveller from Bali.

The person visited several public venues in the Perth metropolitan area while infectious with measles between Sunday, February 2 and Friday, February 7.

This included the Drake concert at RAC Arena on Tuesday night, 3 Quarters Topped Up Cafe in East Perth, a GP After Hours Clinic in Mount Nasura, the Royal Street Barbers, and the Department of Health.

For a full list of locations and times check the

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Community members who have visited an exposure location during the times listed should watch for symptoms for 18 days following potential exposure.

Exposure locations may be updated. People are encouraged to monitor the Department of Health website for updated advice.

Director of Communicable Disease Control Paul Armstrong said anyone with signs or symptoms should be tested and their doctor should notify the Department of Health.

“Anyone who has visited an exposure location during the dates and times listed should monitor for symptoms and, if symptomatic, wear a mask and seek medical care,” he said.

“Before presenting at a GP clinic or emergency department, call ahead so staff can ensure you do not infect other patients and staff.”

Early symptoms include fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and sore eyes, followed by a red non-itchy rash three or four days later. The rash usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.

People who are concerned they may have measles and require medical advice can contact Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

EXPOSURE SITES:

Department of Health: 3 February, 8.30am – 4.30pm

3 Quarters Topped Up Cafe: 3 February, 9am – 10am

Royal Street Barbers: 3 February, 4pm – 5.45pm

Department of Health: 4 February, 8.30am – 4.30pm

3 Quarters Topped Up Cafe: 4 February, 9.40am – 10am

RAC Arena [Drake concert]: 4 February, 8.15pm – 11.30pm

GP After Hours Clinic, Armadale Community Health and Development Centre: 5 February, 9pm – 10pm

3 Quarters Topped Up Cafe: 7 February, 9am – 10.30am

Department of Health: 7 February, 10am – 11.30am

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