2 Cases of Measles Detected in Victoria, Outbreak Declared

Two local cases who visited a large number of exposure sites have been identified in the state. They have not travelled overseas.

In this photo illustration, vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Two people in the Australian state of Victoria have caught measles, prompting the state’s health department to declare a local outbreak of measles.

Measles can cause a large rash on the neck and shoulders and there have been reported deaths from the virus in other countries.