Mosquito Warning
Mosquito Warning
South Australians are warned to avoid exposure to mosquitoes, following the recent detection of various flaviviruses in southern parts of Australia, which are spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
The risk of mosquito borne disease transmission is currently high in South Australia.
Viruses that can cause serious diseases like encephalitis, which may be fatal or cause long-term neurological damage, have been detected.
There has also been a spike in Ross River virus cases.
There is currently no vaccine or cure for South Australian mosquito-borne diseases.
Protect yourself and your family by covering up with long, loose clothing, using insect repellent, and eliminating the water mosquitoes breed in.
Cover up. Repel. Eliminate.
ℹ️ For more information, www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/fightthebite
Click here to read the complete Media Release February 28th 2022
Pig and horse owners urged to be alert to JE virus
South Australia’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mary Carr, is urging all pig and horse owners to be alert to signs of the rare Japanese Encephalitis virus, and to report any unexplained pig deaths, especially in unborn or newborn piglets.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Virus, a member of the flavivirus family, has been found in pigs in various interstate locations in southeast Australia, and the Department of Primary Industries and Regions (PIRSA) is currently undertaking surveillance measures within South Australia to monitor for the disease.
Click here to read the PIRSA Media release 28 February 2022
