Victorian residents have been told to remain vigilant for any symptoms related to measles, after a case was detected in an overseas traveller returning home.
The state's Department of Health announced on Tuesday the person had attended one site, a major supermarket chain in the city, while infectious.
Those who develop symptoms are told to isolate themselves and wear a mask before they seek medical attention from their doctor or at a hospital. Health authorities also flagged the symptoms could be similar to COVID-19 and may start anywhere from seven to 18 days after being exposed. Anyone who visited the Woolworths Melbourne Square store in Southbank on Wednesday September 20 between 5pm and 7pm are told to monitor for symptoms. Picture: Google
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