Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus
ABCNSW's first-ever locally acquired human cases of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in a man and a child living near the border with Victoria. Key points: Health authorities expect more cases to be diagnosed over the next few days NSW Health says people must avoid being bitten by mosquitoes The virus outbreak has been declared an incident of national significance by the Acting Chief Medical Officer Health officials say other patients are being tested for the mosquito-borne virus and more cases are expected to be confirmed in coming days. This is what you need to know about the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus Photo shows Mosquito biting human skin. NSW Health acting chief health officer Dr Marianne Gale said the best thing people can do to protect themselves against JEV is to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.