Wednesday,
22 January 2025
Japanese encephalitis virus detected in Victoria’s north

HOLIDAY makers and residents in the state’s north are being reminded to remain vigilant against mosquitoes, following recent detections of the Japanese encephalitis virus.

Victoria’s early warning mosquito surveillance program has identified the virus in two mosquito traps in Moira Shire – the first mosquito-borne disease detections this season.

It follows similar recent detections in New Sout...

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