New measles case prompts alert for Byron Beachside Markets

Key points

• A new measles case has prompted a health alert for Byron Beachside Markets. The Northern NSW Local Health District warned visitors on 26 September may have been exposed.
• The infected person attended the markets between 9.30am and 12.30pm near Main Beach, Bay Street and Dening Park. Health authorities say the location is no longer a risk, but urge anyone present to monitor for symptoms until 14 October.
• Symptoms include fever, sore eyes, a runny nose, a cough, and a rash appearing three to four days later. NSW has recorded 57 confirmed measles cases this year.