Public Health Alert - Mosquito Warning

Published on 28 February 2022

NSW Health is alerting the community to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus has been detected in samples from commercial pig farms at five locations in southern and western NSW indicating the virus is likely circulating in the mosquito population. JE is a mosquito borne disease that may affect animals, including pigs, and humans. The virus is spread by mosquito bites.

For more information including symptoms and how to avoid mosquito bites, please visit NSW Health's page on Public health alert - mosquito warning