Disease

Measles spreads in the Philippines

Following measles outbreak in Zamboanga and Davao Cities, officials in Negros Oriental declared a measles outbreak today, according to a Philippine media report. The outbreak was declared after cases were reported in a number of areas, including Dumaguete City. The exact number of cases has not been disclosed.

Listeria – Australia

In a follow-up on the listeriosis outbreak in Australia linked to tainted rockmelon, health officials report two additional cases and one death. The number of people affected by the national listeria outbreak has risen to 17 with two more interstate cases linked to contaminated rockmelon.

Hepatitis A – Australia

In a follow-up on the hepatitis A outbreak in Victoria, Australia, cases of hepatitis A continue to increase in Victoria, with one death having been confirmed as part of the outbreak. There are now 58 confirmed outbreak cases, seven probable cases and one death.