Masters warning in Skiregion Dachstein: Healthy Check urgently recommended!

Masters warning in Skiregion Dachstein: Healthy Check urgently recommended!

Gosau, Österreich - An alarming incident shakes the Dachstein West ski region in Upper Austria: On December 27, 2024, a measles case was reported in Gosau, and the district administration Gmunden warns of possible further infections. According to the authorities, an unknowingly infected person was in the popular "Sonnenalm" on the Zwieselalm around 1:00 p.m., where there were also contacts with other visitors. The current situation is worrying because the measles are considered highly contagious, such as oe24.at reported.

In the past few weeks, the number of measles cases in Upper Austria has risen sharply. Before the end of the year, up to seven new cases were reported weekly, and a total of 105 infections were documented in 2024. The authority strongly recommends that people who were in the region concerned on December 27 and have no immunity through a corresponding vaccination or earlier illness should monitor their health. The incubation period for measles is up to 21 days, which means that symptoms can occur by January 16, 2025. The signs include high fever, dry cough, runny nose and eye infections, the experts warn, such as krone.at informed.

Health instructions for ski guests

The district administration appeals to all visitors to the ski region, especially in the "Sonnenalm". In the event of an illness, those affected should definitely inform their family doctor by phone to avoid further contacts. It is recommended to check your own vaccination status and, if necessary, to update in order to contain the spread of the virus. This development comes at a critical time because the number of measles cases in the region is alarming.