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Sydneysiders have been urged to keep an eye out for symptoms as another case of measles has been confirmed.

The confirmed case has come from a returned overseas passenger, who had been travelling through south-east Asia, where there is currently a measles outbreak.

This case is not linked to the case confirmed in northern New South Wales.

The confirmed case has come from a returned overseas passenger, who had been travelling through south-east Asia, where there is currently a measles outbreak.

People who were in the following locations at these times should monitor for symptoms:

Wednesday 7 February: Flight JQ427 from Gold Coast, arriving in Sydney at 10.15 pm

Wednesday 7 February: Sydney Domestic Terminal 2, Between 10.15 pm and 11 pm.

Saturday 10 February: Bus route 288 from Sussex Street at Erskine Street to Lane Cove Interchange, Stand C, from 9.30am to 10 am.

Saturday 10 February: Thai Chiva Therapeutic Massage, Lane Cove, between 10 am and 7 pm.

Saturday 10 February: Satang Thai Take Away Restaurant, Haymarket, between 9 pm and 11 pm.

The above locations do not pose an ongoing risk to the community, however, if the public attended them at the listed times, they need to look out for symptoms.

“Symptoms of measles include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body,” Local Health District Director of Public Health Dr Vicky Sheppeard said.

“Symptoms may appear between 7 and 18 days after an exposure, so it’s important for people to stay vigilant if they’ve been exposed, and if they develop symptoms, to please call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.”

Measles is a disease that is preventable with a vaccine. It is spread through the air when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes.