67K views · 243 reactions | NEW WARNING A new warning on Ross River virus - with more than 130 people in WA diagnosed in the past six months. www.7plus.com.au/news #7News | 7NEWS Perth | Facebook

There has been an alarming spike in the number of South Australians struck down with the debilitating Ross River virus. Huge numbers of disease-carrying mosquitos have been detected along the River Murray and holidaymakers are being warned to stay vigilant. The latest in 7NEWS Adelaide at 6pm | www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Adelaide

Ross River virus has been detected in a record number of mozzies in Queensland and that's sparked a warning to protect yourself from bites. Researchers have been collecting mosquitoes and doing saliva tests coinciding with a jump in cases around the state. 7NEWS at 6pm. #7NEWS | 7NEWS Mackay

A health warning has been issued to Perth's residents after the Ross River virus was detected in mosquitoes near the city's Swan River. | Sky News Australia

12K views · 45 reactions | Six people have been diagnosed with Ross River virus in southern metropolitan Melbourne. Victorian Minister for Health Jill Hennessy joins Raf on Drive. Hear the interview: | ABC Melbourne | Facebook