Published on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 2:08:58 PM
The Department of Health has issued a public health alert to cover up and use repellent to avoid mosquito bites over the Easter break and over coming weeks. 
The move comes as the risk of serious mosquito-borne disease across the State has increased significantly.
Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Kunjin and Japanese encephalitis (JE) viruses have been detected across much of the State through the Department’s sentinel chicken surveillance program, including recent detections in the Midwest and Wheatbelt regions.
Protect yourself by using an effective repellent, wearing long, loose-fitting clothing for everyone in the family and avoiding mosquito prone areas at dusk and dawn.
More info: https://www.health.wa.gov.au/Media-releases/2023/April/Easter-holiday-mosquito-warning
CHRIS LINNELL
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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