Contact tracing begins as Maldives discovers another measles case
HPA said the ring vaccination will be administered to those who have not received the vaccine dose in the area where the infected person lives.
An additional case of the eradicated measles has been confirmed in Maldives.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) confirmed the case in a post on X on Wednesday:
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A positive case of measles was found on Tuesday
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The case is being investigated further
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Contacts with the infected person are being identified
However, no further information was given about the case. Therefore, the HPA did not disclose where the person was found.
Contact tracing will be conducted to identify and vaccinate those who have not received the measles vaccine. The agency said the ring vaccination will be administered to those who have not received the vaccine dose in the area where the infected person lives.
In April, the Maldives reported a case of measles. After the resurgence of the eradicated disease in the Maldives, the Maldives had announced an outbreak of measles at the time.
However, the child identified then had been fully vaccinated for the disease, according to authorities. Contact tracing of the case was carried out and no other infected persons were identified.
The main symptoms of measles include:
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High fever
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Cough
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Runny nose
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Watery eyes
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Measles rash
If anyone notices these symptoms, it is important to seek the advice of a health care provider immediately.
