Scarlet fever case confirmed at Wellington primary school

Thursday 27 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 27 Aug, 8:10pm

In this story Health New Zealand, University of Otago, RNZ, Michael Baker

Brooklyn Primary School has notified parents of a confirmed case of scarlet fever. The school is advising the community to monitor for symptoms as a precaution due to how easily the infection spreads.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 27 Aug, 6:30pm

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 27 Aug, 8:10pm

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