Music festival organisers say they are notifying patrons after two infections reported in people who visited Byron Bay site
The festival said it had notified volunteers and staff of the health alert and was “working on communicating the information” to all attenders.authorities,” a spokesperson said.
“We don’t want to alarm anyone but we do have the responsibility to you as our staff to alert you,” the email said. Bacteria can spread between people who have had extended close contact, while symptoms can take up to a week to develop. “Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your loved ones and community from the harmful effects of meningococcal disease.”Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning
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