Health experts have issued a warning to holidaymakers about a measles outbreak across Europe. 17 countries in Europe have reported cases of the Victorian disease.
“All countries, including those verified as having eliminated endemic transmission of measles, must be vigilant for possible importation and spread of this highly contagious disease,” said Dr Jose Hagan, Team Lead for Vaccine-preventable Diseases and Immunization at WHO/Europe, reports Birmingham Live.
"Most of the cases have been in London, although there have been cases picked up across the country and some are linked to travel abroad," the UKHSA wrote. Stats show Tajikistan has the highest number of cases with over 600, followed by Turkey with 466 and the Russian Federation on 414. The UK is fourth with 67, followed by Serbia on 40. Other nations on the list include Austria, Poland, France and Belgium.
