Hong Kong health authorities investigate third measles case among airport staff
Centre for Health Protection says 37-year-old man likely to have caught measles at workplace
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a third measles case involving an aircraft maintenance worker at the airport, saying his infection is epidemiologically linked to those of two colleagues.
The Centre for Health Protection said on Monday night that the latest patient, a 37-year-old man, was likely to have contracted the disease at his workplace.
It said all three cases worked for the same company at the airport, adding that the latest patient was involved in aircraft maintenance and had no direct contact with travellers. Authorities did not specify which firm the workers were from, only saying that it was a company for aircraft maintenance and repair.
“The patient lives alone and is uncertain whether he has received a measles vaccination. The centre believes it is highly likely he was infected at his workplace and that the three cases are epidemiologically linked,” a spokesman said.
The man developed fever and myalgia, or muscle pain, last Wednesday, followed by a cough and sore throat the next day, the centre said.
He sought medical attention at a private clinic in Tuen Mun on Thursday.
On Saturday evening, he developed a rash and was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung for isolation and treatment.