On Wednesday, the number of measles cases in Otago-Southland shot up to 57, including the first confirmed cases outside of Queenstown.
Details of where two Wanaka patients and one Dunedin patient might have come into contact with members of the public were released then, and authorities confirmed the activities of the Oamaru and the other Dunedin patient yesterday.
"Locations are publicised to raise awareness of measles in the community and alert vulnerable and unvaccinated people to the risk of transmission," medical officer of health Susan Jack said.
"Vulnerable people include pregnant women, babies and immune-compromised people such as those undergoing treatment for cancer."
The second Dunedin patient, like the first, had a connection with the University of Otago, and visited lectures, tutorials and study areas when infectious.
The Oamaru patient attended events at Waitaki Boys High School and visited several local businesses.
"Public Health South have been investigating locations visited by measles cases while they were infectious," Dr Jack said.
"Direct close contacts of measles cases are contacted in person as part of this investigation, but the lists covers other places where members of the public may have been infected."
No further measles test results were received in the South yesterday, meaning the number of confirmed cases remained static.
"If asked by public health [officials] to be isolated, then please do so," Dr Jack said.
"This will help contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable people who are susceptible, as they are unable to be vaccinated."
Vaccine supplies in the South remain restricted, but injections are available for priority groups, such as children aged under 5.
National health spokesman Michael Woodhouse yesterday claimed the Government had been slack to not have ordered extra supplies of the measles vaccine earlier.
"(Health Minister) David Clark and (Associate Health Minister) Julie Anne Genter have been unacceptably slow to react to the measles outbreak," Mr Woodhouse said.
"The World Health Organisation contacted the Government in April to warn them about the increased risks from measles facing all Pacific nations."
More than 1600 measles cases have now been confirmed in New Zealand, the vast majority in Auckland.
Where they have been
Oamaru
Waitaki Boys’ High School cross-country event, afternoon, Sept 26.
Waitaki Boys’ High School Social Centre, afternoon, Sept 26.
Northside New World Oamaru, 4.30pm-6pm, Sept 26.
Waitaki Boys’ High School Social Centre, 4pm-6pm, Sept 26.
ANZ Bank Oamaru, lunch, Sept 27.
North End Pharmacy, lunch, Sept 27.
Northside New World Oamaru, 3-4.30pm, Sept 27.
Oamaru Doctors, 10am-11.30am, Sept 27.
Dunedin
University Business 114 tutorial (11am-noon), Business 114 lecture (noon-2pm), Laws 101 (2pm-3pm), Sept 24.
Meridian Mall, morning, Sept 25.
Robertson Library, daytime, Sept 26.
Carey’s Bay Hotel, lunch, Sept 26.
140d Harbour Terrace (student units), evening, Sept 27.
Marsh Study Centre, daytime, Sept 28 and 29.
The Wooden Table Cafe, Mosgiel, morning, Sept 28.
