Explosion of Ross River virus prompts mosquito warning for Victoria

By Julia Medew
Updated January 16 2017 - 12:14pm, first published January 4 2017 - 6:07pm
Everyone enjoying Victoria's rivers needs to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Photo: Justin McManus
Everyone enjoying Victoria's rivers needs to protect themselves from mosquitoes. Photo: Justin McManus
Wet and warm weather makes perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Photo: Supplied
Wet and warm weather makes perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes. Photo: Supplied

Hundreds of Victorians have been diagnosed with Ross River virus after heavy rains probably caused mosquito populations to surge, Victoria's Chief Health Officer says.

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