Warning to Styrians

Measles case: sick person was in Bruck Regional Hospital

Measles alert in Upper Styria: According to the Styrian Regional Health Directorate, a person suffering from measles was admitted to the hospitals in Bruck an der Mur and Mürzzuschlag on December 28 and 29. 

The measles epidemic, which has become more frequent in recent years, has recently become quieter again. On Friday, however, the Styrian Regional Health Directorate launched a public appeal after a case of measles became known. 

According to the report, a person suffering from measles visited the outpatient department of Bruck an der Mur Regional Hospital during the night on December 28 and 29, 2024 (from 10 p.m. and 9 p.m. respectively). Subsequently, on 29 December from 11.45 pm, the person stayed in the waiting area of Mürzzuschlag Regional Hospital until admission as an inpatient. 

In addition, the person had already attended a mass at Bethel Kindberg on December 22nd between 5pm and 7pm, which was attended by around 50 people. 

The Styrian Regional Health Directorate calls on all persons who were in the same places during these periods to monitor their own state of health.

If symptoms occur, the family doctor should be contacted by telephone.