A potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been detected in Victoria for the first time in more than a decade. 9News
The virus can cause rare but serious nervous system infections in humans, and can be fatal in some cases.There are currently no cases in humans, but the detection does mean there is an "imminent risk to human health", Victorian health authorities said. Dr Brad McKay said it was important to take immediate steps to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes.that for people living in the exposed areas, that it is important to take immediate steps to reduce their exposure to mosquitoes.
"It's to make sure that people are covering up, they are wearing insect repellent and just try to be aware of it if they were feeling unwell, fever or have a headache."
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