A health alert has been issued in Queensland after a person with measles went to multiple tourist spots, stations and other places in Brisbane, on the Sunshine and in the Gold Coast.

The adult, who had just landed from abroad, was infectious with the disease including when they visited tourist spots including Australia Zoo, a mini golf place, multiple train stations, shops and hostels last week.

”The case was unknowingly infectious as they travelled around Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast between Wednesday 2 April 2025, and Saturday 5 April 2025, visiting several businesses and locations,” Metro North Public Health Unit said.

The locations and times include:

Metro North Public Health doctor, Dr Alexandra Uren said anyone who was at these locations during these times should monitor themselves for symptoms for 18 days from when they may have had contact.

Symptoms typically start between seven and 18 days after infection.

“Early symptoms of measles include a fever, tiredness, cough, runny nose, and red, inflamed eyes,” Uren said.

“Those symptoms then progress to a blotchy red rash, which often starts on the face before becoming widespread.

“Anyone seeking treatment for an illness they think could be measles should call ahead before visiting their GP or medical practice to allow precautions to be taken that can prevent the illness spreading to others.