Mosquito-borne viruses are on the move
It's the last thing you want to hear in 2022, cases of the Japanese encephalitis virus have been found in more than 40 piggeries across Australia and moved further south than ever before.
Discover what is behind the surge, who is most at risk and how you can protect yourself.
Guest:
Associate Professor Gregor Devine, Group Leader at the Mosquito Control Laboratory
Producer - Katie Fuller
Sunday Extra with Julian Morrow
Duration: 10min 3sec
Broadcast:
29th Mar 2022
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