Murray Valley encephalitis is a rare but potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease transmitted through bites from infected mosquitoes.
Symptoms of Murray Valley encephalitis include severe headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, drowsiness, confusion and seizures. / AA Two people have died from Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs over the past two months, prompting renewed health warnings across Australia’s Northern Territory, local media reported on Tuesday.
A spokesperson for the Northern Territory Department of Health confirmed the deaths occurred in April and May but did not release further details about the victims, according to ABC News. The warning came after the virus was detected in mosquitoes in Darwin earlier this month, prompting a public health advisory. Russia-China friendship 'not directed against anyone': PutinSymptoms include severe headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches, drowsiness, confusion and seizures.
Authorities urged residents and visitors across the territory to take precautions, including using insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin, wearing protective clothing, ensuring tents are mosquito-proof while camping and avoiding mosquito-prone areas, particularly after sunset. Russia-China friendship 'not directed against anyone': PutinUN once again labels Israel's actions in Gaza 'genocide' and 'ethnic cleansing'Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security councilCongo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centres in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak
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