South Australian authorities warn the public to be on alert after an increase in the number of cases of mosquito-borne viruses detected in people and mosquitoes.
Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier said a hot summer after a cold, wet spring and the Riverland flooding had combined to create a big mosquito season."I think it's potentially going to be the worst season that we've had in South Australia, now with this new virus JEV on top of the other viruses.
Ross River and Barmah Forest virus symptoms include fever, headache, muscle ache and pain and joint inflammation. The lake was reopened for water activities on Saturday. However, SA Health has now warned against swimming between the Barmera jetty and the Lake Bonney Yacht Club.Blue-green algae has reappeared in that section of the lake despite testing on Saturday showing the water was safe to use.
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