Virgin passengers warned after traveller diagnosed with measles
Queensland Health has issued a warning for passengers on a Virgin Airlines flight, after a passenger on board was diagnosed with the measles.
A passenger travelling from Adelaide to Brisbane on Virgin flight VA 1397 on Friday, June 28 flight has been diagnosed with the infectious disease and health authorities are warning other passengers to be alert.
People at Brisbane Airport between 5pm to 6pm that day should also be wary.
“People who were in these locations, at these times, should seek medical advice if they develop symptoms,” Queensland Health said.
Initial symptoms to look out for are fever, lethargy, runny nose, moist cough and sore and red eyes. Following this, a rash usually appears on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
Queensland Health has also urged people who may be experiencing symptoms to contact their doctor. Before visiting your GP, contact the medical practice to let them know you may be infected, to avoid spreading it to others.
Anyone born after 1965 who has not been fully vaccinated against the measles and was in the area should contact their GP.
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