Confirmed Japanese encephalitis case prompts warnings in Victoria and NSW

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The Japanese encephalitis virus can spread to humans through bites from infected mosquitoes. Source: Getty / mrs

Stephen Bond has been in critical condition in hospital with a confirmed case of Japanese encephalitis, his family says, as health authorities issue warnings in Victoria and NSW. Listen to SBS Sinhala podacst for more information.



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