West Rand Health confirms no rubella or measles outbreak after pupils present with suspicious rashes, urging better hygiene to prevent spread.
The West Rand District Health Services in Gauteng has dispelled rumours that there is a rubella or measles outbreak in the West Rand after an increase in pupils presenting with a “suspicious” rash.
According to the district, a private healthcare practitioner diagnosed the children with rubella in recent days; however, the diagnosis was without a confirmatory test. “The rash does not form blisters, nor is it itchy or painful. The rash will include other symptoms like cough, conjunctivitis , and coryza .”
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