Health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus Ross River in southern Queensland, with one expert saying he expects thousands more cases to emerge. Heavy rain and high tides have been blamed for a rise in mosquito numbers and a significant increase in the number of people falling ill due to being bitten. Earlier this month 380 people had been infected with the virus, and this figure has now risen to 1,000 cases since the start of the year, according to Queensland Health figures. The health authority said it was not at an epidemic level but there were more cases than usual for this time of year.
sandsmere said
06:46 AM Feb 25, 2015
It's a buggar of a thing too.
I had it about 5 years ago . Had it for 14 months. Not a good experience.
Oma said
08:07 AM Feb 25, 2015
Agree with Sandsmere- a bugger of an illness
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Papou said
11:14 AM Feb 25, 2015
Here in Happyrock(Gladstone) the local Council used to spray for Mozzies n havent done it for yonks.. Helped keep em at bay..
Yep n ive had it n still get it in the knee joints at times ...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-24/ross-river-outbreak-in-southeast-queensland-confirmed/6255884
It's a buggar of a thing too.
I had it about 5 years ago . Had it for 14 months. Not a good experience.
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Yep n ive had it n still get it in the knee joints at times ...