Across Queensland, about 60 cases of Ross River virus have been reported. The reports came post heavy rain across most parts of the state for about a week.

According to health officials in Queensland, this time the number of cases reported were higher than the 12 cases recorded in the first week of January.

Queensland Health senior medical officer Dr Frank Beard said, “While the figures for the mosquito-born disease were not as high as some previous years, there was a need for people to take precautions. Precautions included avoiding going outside around dusk and dawn, using strong insect repellent and regularly emptying pot plant saucers and birdbaths.”

Ross River infection initiates fever, pain, and swelling of joints among those who get infected. The pain in joints is spanned for about two to six weeks and can be really harsh and severe. Rash and tiredness may also occur and the most important point to worry about is that there is no specific treatment for it.