Inquiry into measles outbreak

HEALTH inspectors in Britain have begun an investigation into a large outbreak of measles among the Irish Traveller community in the past few months.

A similar inquiry is also being undertaken by the health authorities in Norway after 16 reported cases there among other Travellers from Ireland.

A total of 92 cases of measles were reported among young Irish Travellers in England between March and May this year. The outbreak in England is believed to be associated with a gathering of Travellers in south-east London on April 3 last.