Tasmanian health authorities have confirmed a case of measles in Hobart, marking the first recorded case in the state since February 2023. The infected individual was admitted to the Royal Hobart Hospital on Saturday 22 November 2025. The case may be linked to recent measles cases in Queensland.
The individual arrived in Hobart on Monday 17 November via flight VA1006 from Brisbane and visited several locations across the city, including Hobart Airport, Hobart YHA, McDonald’s (Argyle and Melville Streets), and Woolworths Hobart CBD.
Exposed Locations and Times:
| Date & Time | Location | Address |
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| 17/11/2025, 4.50–8.50 pm | Virgin flight VA1006 | Brisbane to Hobart |
| 17/11/2025, 8.50–9.15 pm | Hobart Airport | Baggage carousel area |
| 17/11/2025, 9.15–10.00 pm | Skybus | Hobart Airport to Hobart city |
| 17–22/11/2025 | Hobart YHA | 9 Argyle Street, Hobart |
| 17/11/2025, 11.25 pm – 18/11/2025, 12.30 am | McDonald’s | Corner Argyle & Melville Streets, Hobart |
| 18/11/2025, 3.15–3.30 pm | Woolworths Hobart CBD | 44 Argyle Street |
| 20/11/2025, 4.00–4.15 pm | Woolworths Hobart CBD | 44 Argyle Street |
| 21/11/2025, 1.40–2.00 pm | Woolworths Hobart CBD | 44 Argyle Street |
These locations do not pose an ongoing risk to the public.
What to Do:
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Measles symptoms can appear up to 18 days after exposure. Watch for fever, runny nose, sore eyes, cough, and a red blotchy rash starting on the head and spreading down the body.
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If symptoms develop, isolate immediately and contact your GP or local emergency department before attending. This allows staff to provide a face mask and reduce risk of spreading infection.
Who is at Risk:
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People born in or after 1966 who have not received two doses of measles-containing vaccine.
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Babies under 18 months who have not received two doses.
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People with weakened immune systems, even if previously vaccinated or infected.
Tasmanians are encouraged to check their vaccination status. Two doses of measles-containing vaccine provide high protection. Infants aged 6–11 months may receive an early dose if travelling to areas with measles outbreaks.
More information is available at https://www.health.tas.gov.au/publications/measles-fact-sheet
Source: Tasmanian Department of Health
