Sydney, Nov 23 (Ians) Authorities of Australia’s New South Wales (Nsw) on Wednesday warned its residents to be alert for Japanese encephalitis as the state is experiencing an extended period of wet weather.
The government urged livestock owners to watch for signs of this infectious disease as routine surveillance indicated the virus remains present in parts of regional Nsw, reports Xinhua news agency.
The state’s Minister for Agriculture and Western Nsw Dugald Saunders said mosquito numbers are expected to rise in the coming weeks, given the extended periods of wet weather across the state.
“As we recover from high rainfall and head into warmer temperatures, the conditions are ideal for Japanese encephalitis to spread,” he said.
Japanese encephalitis is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (Jev). It is spread through mosquito bites and is more common in areas of increased mosquito activity.
Saunders said the disease won’t pose a food safety risk,...
The government urged livestock owners to watch for signs of this infectious disease as routine surveillance indicated the virus remains present in parts of regional Nsw, reports Xinhua news agency.
The state’s Minister for Agriculture and Western Nsw Dugald Saunders said mosquito numbers are expected to rise in the coming weeks, given the extended periods of wet weather across the state.
“As we recover from high rainfall and head into warmer temperatures, the conditions are ideal for Japanese encephalitis to spread,” he said.
Japanese encephalitis is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (Jev). It is spread through mosquito bites and is more common in areas of increased mosquito activity.
Saunders said the disease won’t pose a food safety risk,...
- 11/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sydney, Jan 6 (Ians) Spectators attending the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground (Scg) starting Thursday will have to wear masks at all times except when eating and drinking, the New South Wales (Nsw) government announced on Wednesday.
"From the moment effectively you get into the transport to get there, and get into the queue at the front door of the Scg, and go to your seat, and sit in the your seat, you must wear a mask," said Nsw health minister Brad Hazzard said, according to cricket.com.au.
"The only exception to that, if you're eating or drinking. Obviously, Dr [Kerry] Chant and the public health team want people to enjoy a day at the cricket, but it's a Covid day and that means mask on, not mask off, unless you're eating or drinking," Hazzard said.
While wearing masks was only recommended for the first...
"From the moment effectively you get into the transport to get there, and get into the queue at the front door of the Scg, and go to your seat, and sit in the your seat, you must wear a mask," said Nsw health minister Brad Hazzard said, according to cricket.com.au.
"The only exception to that, if you're eating or drinking. Obviously, Dr [Kerry] Chant and the public health team want people to enjoy a day at the cricket, but it's a Covid day and that means mask on, not mask off, unless you're eating or drinking," Hazzard said.
While wearing masks was only recommended for the first...
- 1/6/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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