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Warning over spread of mosquito-borne viruses

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Mosquito-borne viruses typically associated with tropical climates are spreading to the southern parts of Australia - even as far south as Tasmania. And experts are now calling on Australians to be more vigilant, both at home and abroad. Holiday-makers heading to popular tourist spots such as Bali are being asked to be particularly careful after a jump in the number of infections of the lesser known virus chiikungunya


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Mosquito-borne viruses typically associated with tropical climates are spreading to the southern parts of Australia - even as far south as Tasmania. And experts are now calling on Australians to be more vigilant, both at home and abroad. Holiday-makers heading to popular tourist spots such as Bali are being asked to be particularly careful after a jump in the number of infections of the lesser known virus chiikungunya



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