Entomologists have detected the Ross River virus in a record-breaking number of this summer, sparking a warning for Aussies to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Queensland ’s chief health officer has explained how residents can protect themselves from mosquito bites , after the Ross River virus was detected in a record number of mosquitoes.
Most people who catch it will recover within a few weeks, but some experience joint pain and fatigue for months after they are first infected. Queensland’s acting chief health officer Dr Catherine McDougall says Queenslanders should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Photo by Stefan Sauer/picture alliance via Getty Images.
“This year to date, 2,065 cases of Ross River virus have been detected in humans – the highest number of cases recorded since the 2019-20 season.Dr McDougall said the majority of cases were recorded in the state’s south east, with cases recorded in Queenslanders from November to April 2.4 times higher than the five-year average and the south east Queensland areas recording totals between six to eight times higher than average.
Dr McDougall said Queenslanders should take measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne disease, even during winter.
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