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Measles alert issued in WA after infected person attends Drake concert in Perth [Video]

Drake fans who attended his concert in Perth on Tuesday night have been put on alert after a person infected with measles attended the performance at RAC Arena.

The Department of Health said the confirmed case, the first in WA this year, was a returned traveller from Bali who had stopped in at several locations in the city between Sunday and Friday.

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That included a show by Canadian rapper Drake and visits to the 3 Quarters Topped Up Café in East Perth, and the GP After Hours Clinic in Mount Nasura — all on Tuesday.

“Anyone who has visited an exposure location during the dates and times listed should monitor for symptoms and, if symptomatic, wear a mask and seek medical care,” Communicable Disease Control director Paul Armstrong said.

“Before presenting at a GP clinic or emergency department, call …

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