NT records two deaths from mosquito-borne disease Murray Valley encephalitis
The Northern Territory has reported two fatalities due to Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs, prompting a health alert. Residents are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites as the virus is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. The NT Health Department expects mosquito populations to remain high in certain regions until late July.
- ▪Two people have died from Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs over the past two months.
- ▪Residents and visitors are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
- ▪Mosquito numbers are expected to remain high in the Top End until late July.
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Two people die from Murray Valley encephalitis in Alice Springs, sparking NT health alertTopic:Public HealthTue 19 May 2026 at 2:12pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:12pmTue 19 May 2026 at 2:12pmMurray Valley encephalitis is transmitted by mosquitoes carrying the virus. (Flickr: James Gathany)In short:The Northern Territory has recorded two deaths from mosquito-borne disease Murray Valley encephalitis, both in Alice Springs.Residents and visitors throughout the territory are being urged to take steps to protect themselves from the virus.What's next?The NT Health Department says mosquito numbers are expected to remain high in the Top End until late July, but are likely to drop in Central Australia and the Barkly.abc.net.au/news/two-nt-deaths-from-murray-valley-encephalitis-alice-springs/106696620Link…
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