Another case of Japanese encephalitis has been identified in northern Victoria, prompting renewed health warnings.
This follows the first reported case in the Riverina region of New South Wales, while recent media reports indicate that cases have also been detected in Queensland in recent months.
Health authorities are warning that people living or traveling near the Murray River in northern Victoria and eastern Australia are at high risk of infection.
In response, the Victorian Health Department is urging the public to take necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of contracting the virus.
