Victoria has recorded its first human case and death from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis since 1974, after tests revealed a woman who died earlier this month had the virus. Key points: Testing has revealed a woman in her 60s from Buloke Shire who died earlier this month had Murray Valley encephalitis MVE has been detected in the rural town …
Mildura Rural City Council is urging people to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes, after Murray Valley Encephalitis virus was detected in the area. Key points: Murray Valley Encephalitis virus has been detected in Victoria for the first time in more than a decade The Victorian Department of Health confirmed the positive test result in Mildura in the past 24 hours …