Measles Alert Issued for Perth's Northern Suburbs After Overseas Traveller Returns
Health authorities in Western Australia have issued a public health warning following the confirmation of a new measles case linked to a returned overseas traveller. The individual had recently visited Bali in Indonesia and Phuket in Thailand before arriving back in Perth.
Exposure Sites Identified in Wanneroo and Wangara
The Department of Health has identified three specific exposure locations in Perth's northern suburbs where the infected person was present. People who visited these sites during the specified times are urged to monitor themselves for symptoms for a period of seven to eighteen days.
- Thursday, February 26, 2026, 4:00pm to 5:30pm: ARB Wangara, 23 Prindiville Drive, Wangara
- Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:30am to 9:45am: Dome Cafe, Wanneroo Central Shopping Centre, Shop 34/950 Wanneroo Road, Wanneroo
- Thursday, February 26, 2026, 8:15am to 8:50am: ARB Wangara, 23 Prindiville Drive, Wangara
Measles: A Highly Contagious Airborne Virus
Measles is a serious and highly infectious viral disease that spreads through airborne droplets. Vaccination remains the most effective method of protection against this potentially severe illness.
Symptoms typically emerge approximately ten days after exposure and often begin with general fatigue, a runny nose, fever, cough, and sore, red eyes. This is usually followed by the development of a distinctive red, blotchy rash that starts on the face and then spreads across the rest of the body.
Fourth Case Reported in Western Australia for 2026
This latest incident marks the fourth confirmed case of measles in Western Australia so far this year. It follows a record-breaking year in 2025, when the state reported more than sixty cases of the disease.
Health officials are reminding the public of the importance of vaccination and urge anyone with concerns or potential symptoms to seek medical advice promptly. For the most current information and detailed health guidance, residents are directed to consult the official public health alert available online.
