For the first time, health officials have found Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in a pig in Central Queensland. The discovery in Banana Shire Council territory has set off alarm bells for public health teams across the region. “We’re seeing JEV in places it hasn’t been before,” warned Dr. Heidi Carroll, Queensland’s Chief Health Officer. “This Central Queensland detection tells us the virus is hitching rides with more mosquito populations across our state.” The numbers paint a concerning picture. Three Queenslanders have fallen ill with JEV since the year began. Meanwhile, tests have revealed the virus lurking in mosquitoes and pigs … Continue reading Queensland 3 JEV Cases Confirmed As Virus Detected In Central Region Pig