NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles following the notification of three confirmed cases of measles who were unknowingly infectious while visiting many locations across Sydney.
The new cases are known close contacts of a person who had measles recently in Sydney.
NSW Health is advising people who attended the Gran Torino Restaurant (24 Bay St, Double Bay) on the following dates to watch for the development of symptoms:
- Tuesday, 16 December, 1:55pm to 11:20pm
- Wednesday, 17 December, 1:55pm to 10:55pm
- Thursday, 18 December, 7:55am to 11:45pm (including Bar Torino)
- Friday, 19 December, 9:55am to 11:30pm (including Bar Torino)
- Saturday, 20 December, 9:55am to 12am
- Sunday, 21 December, 10am to 1pm
Additionally, people who attended the following locations should watch for the development of symptoms. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk.
- Allianz Stadium on Saturday 20 December, 8pm to 11pm
- The Golden Sheaf (429 New South Head Rd, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 4.55pm to 6:30pm
- Royal Oak Hotel (28 Bay St, Double Bay) on Saturday 20 December, 7:30pm to 8:30pm and 11pm to 12:30am
- Light rail and train at various locations in Inner West, Marrickville and Sydney CBD on Tuesday 16 December and Friday 19 December
- Various other locations in Double Bay, Mascot, Kirrawee, and Sydney CBD between Thursday 18 and Monday 22 December
The list of exposure locations and times is being regularly updated.
Dr Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director of Health Protection NSW, said anyone who visited the above locations at those times should monitor for symptoms.
"Measles is a vaccine preventable disease that is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes," Dr McAnulty said.
"Symptoms to watch out for include fever, runny nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.
"It can take up to 18 days for symptoms to appear after an exposure, so it's important for people who visited these locations to look out for symptoms up until Friday 9 January 2026.
"If they develop symptoms, they should call ahead to their GP or emergency department to ensure they do not spend time in the waiting room with other patients.
"We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations. The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough.
"Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine. This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment."
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age. It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn't already had two doses.
Children under the age of 12 months can have their first dose of MMR up to six months early if they are travelling overseas. Parents should consult their GP.
People who are unsure of whether they have had two doses should get a vaccine, as additional doses are safe. This is particularly important prior to travel. MMR vaccine is available from GPs (all ages) and pharmacies (people over 5 years of age).
For more information on measles, view the measles factsheet.
If you, or a loved one, is experiencing measles symptoms, or have questions about measles, please call your GP or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
