Media Releases
Media releases on arbovirus and malaria related matters
This page provides a list of arbovirus and malaria related media releases.
Mosquito-borne diseases information
2013
27 March - Steer clear of mozzies this Easter22 January - Double mosquito risk hits the Top End
18 January - NT Low rainfall cause mozzie surge
2012
27 April - NT Swamp drains proven to reduce mozzie risks4 April - NT Enjoy Easter weekend but beware of mozzies
20 March - WA Mosquito-borne disease threat continues across WA
2 March - NT Dry spells cause mosquito surge
22 February - NT New Top End Warning For Murray Valley encephalitis
31 January - WA Expansion of mosquito-borne virus risk across WA
2011
30 November - NT Community can help eliminate dengue mosquitoes in Tennant Creek4 November - NT Mossie plague averted by record spray
3 November 2011 - WA Ross River virus disease risk spreads in the south-west
11 October 2011 - NT Midges now hitting their yearly peak
3 October 2011 - WA Ross River virus disease risk in south-west
8 August 2011 - WA Mosquito-borne disease risk continues in the Kimberley and Pilbara regions
25 May 2011 - NT Warned to cover up following tourist death from Murray Valley encephalitis NT
16 May 2011 - WA Mosquito-borne disease risk extends to south-central regions of WA
14 April 2011 - NSW Media release - Holiday season health warning to avoid mosquitos
12 April 2011 - WA Media release - Mosquito-borne disease risk intensifies in northern and central
1 April 2011 - Barkly residents warned of Murray Valley encephalitis NT
25 March 2011 - Upgraded mosquito-borne disease risk in northern and central WA
11 March 2011 - Mosquito virus warning for Barkly region (NT)
8 March 2011 - Sentinel chickens put Kunjin virus on the radar (NT)
3 March 2011 - Record Wet turns septic tanks into mosquito nurseries
25 February 2011- Mosquito-borne disease risk in northern and central WA
22 February 2011 - Health warning on mosquitoes
7 February 2011 - MVE disease warning for the NT
