A Tasmanian teen has tested positive for measles, with exposure in the Huon Valley and Channel areas from Dec. 5–7.

A teenager in southern Tasmania has tested positive for measles, marking the second case in the state, with the individual infectious in the Huon Valley and Channel areas from December 5 to 7. Confirmed on December 9, the case is unrelated to the first, and contact tracing is ongoing to identify exposure sites, which include specific public locations during those dates. Health officials urge awareness of symptoms and recommend vaccination for protection, especially for unvaccinated individuals and those with weakened immune systems.