Is there a connection between Japanese encephalitis (JE) and the NSW and Queensland floods?

Eva Baxter
Updated March 11 2022 - 7:12am, first published March 10 2022 - 6:00pm

Above average rainfall totals across the country coupled with recent flooding has led to perfect breeding conditions for virus-carrying mosquitoes in Australia.

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Eva Baxter

Eva Baxter

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Eva is a Northern Daily Leader journalist based in Tamworth. She covers health, politics, energy, arts & entertainment, business, community, and a bit of everything else.

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