Third Measles Case Linked to Hong Kong Airport Aircraft Maintenance Worker

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, likely 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 company the workers were from. "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 latest patient developed fever and myalgia, or muscle pain, on 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.