WA Health has confirmed a locally acquired case of measles with potential exposure sites across Perth and Newman.
If you were at any of the locations below and are not fully immune, monitor for symptoms until 25 July.
Exposure locations include:
Monday 23 June 2025
- 9:00am – 12:00pm: Qantas flight QF1705, Newman to Perth
- 11:30am – 12:30pm: Perth Airport, Terminal 3/4 – Miller Road, Perth Airport WA 6105
Tuesday 1 July 2025
- 11:00am – 12:30pm: Coles Scarborough – Corner West Coast Hwy and Scarborough Beach Road, Scarborough WA 6019
- 12:00pm – 2:30pm: Revo Fitness – 241 West Coast Highway, Scarborough WA 6019
- 2:00pm – 3:00pm: Zambrero – 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough WA 6019
Wednesday 2 July 2025
- 12:00pm – 2:00pm: Perth Airport, Terminal 3/4 – Miller Road, Perth Airport WA 6105
- 1:35pm – 3:20pm: Qantas flight QF1708, Perth to Newman
- 3:20pm – 4:00pm: Newman Airport – Ruland Circuit, Newman WA 6753
Thursday 3 July 2025
- 5:45am – 7:30am: Perth Airport, Terminal 3/4 (QF1642 boarding gate) – Miller Road, Perth Airport WA 6105
- 7:10am – 9:30am: Qantas flight QF1642, Perth to Port Hedland
- 10:25am – 1:20pm: Qantas flight QF1643, Port Hedland to Perth
- 1:15pm – 2:10pm: Perth Airport, Terminal 3/4 – Miller Road, Perth Airport WA 6105
Friday 4 July 2025
- 6:00am – 6:45am: Shell Smart Mart – 1 Newman Drive, Newman WA 6753
- 11:45am – 3:30pm: Epicurean Restaurant and Crown Perth precinct (including atrium and casino) – Crown Towers, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood WA 6100
Monday 7 July 2025
- 9:25am – 10:00am: Newman Airport – Ruland Circuit, Newman WA 6753
- 9:30am – 11:30am: Qantas flight QF1705, Newman to Perth
- 11:30am – 12:20pm: Perth Airport, Terminal 3/4 – Miller Road, Perth Airport WA 6105
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm: BP Mindarie – 360 Anchorage Drive North, Mindarie WA 6030
Symptoms to watch for:
- Fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, sore red eyes
- A blotchy rash 3–4 days later (usually starts on the face and spreads)
Measles is highly contagious and can stay in the air for up to 30 minutes after an infected person has left.
Immunity guidance:
- People born before 1966 are likely immune
- Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide strong protection
Anyone born after 1965 and who has not received two doses of a measles-containing vaccine is at risk of contracting measles.
If you develop symptoms:
- Stay home
- Wear a mask if around others
- Call your GP or Healthdirect (1800 022 222) do not attend in person without calling first
Free MMR vaccines are available, including for people without a Medicare card.
This case had no recent overseas travel, which suggests undetected local transmission.