Kimberley residents and travellers urged to protect against mosquito-borne viruses

Kimberley residents and travellers are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne viruses, following the detection of Ross River virus (RRV) and Barmah Forest virus (BFV) in mosquito populations across the region. The Western Australian Department of Health’s surveillance program identified the viruses, prompting a call for increased vigilance as the peak mosquito season approaches. … Read more