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Measles case in Dornbirn: Health authorities warn of virus spread!
On April 23, 2025, a case of measles was registered in Vorarlberg. State Health Councilor Rüscher provides information about containment measures.
Measles case in Dornbirn: Health authorities warn of virus spread!
A current case of measles was announced in the Dornbirn district on Tuesday. The man in question, who comes from Vienna, was visiting his parents in Vorarlberg. State Health Councilor Martina Rüscher announced that the patient was doing well given the circumstances. The isolation measures taken to contain the virus have shown effective results.
Rüscher also informs that this case is an example that measles is on the rise again. The man “brought” the measles with him from Vienna and did not become infected in Vorarlberg. The isolation measures implemented were necessary to protect the man's family and prevent the virus from spreading further in Vorarlberg. According to Rüscher, this is a “standard procedure”.
Current situation in Vorarlberg
A total of 13 measles cases were registered in Vorarlberg, which occurred in different communities. Health authorities have already taken measures to contain the spread. Vaccinations are recommended to prevent the spread of the virus. Authorities have emphasized that the situation will continue to be closely monitored in order to detect and stop possible further infections at an early stage.
The importance of vaccinations becomes particularly clear given the statistics. Measles is a highly contagious infectious disease with a high risk of severe disease, particularly in children under 5 years of age and adults over 20 years of age. According to data from the World Health Organization, there was an increase in measles cases in Europe in 2024, with 127,350 cases reported, the highest number in more than 25 years. What is particularly alarming is that 40% of these cases occurred in children under 5 years of age.
Vaccination rate in Europe
Recent developments also include the vaccination rate in Germany, where it is 93% for the second dose, while a rate of 95% is required to effectively prevent the spread of the virus. In the EU comparison, Hungary leads with a vaccination rate of 99%, while Romania has the lowest rate at 62% and has the highest incidence in the EU with 192.3 cases per 1 million inhabitants. The return to high levels of measles cases since the Covid-19 pandemic underscores the urgency of increasing the population's willingness to be vaccinated.