Health Authorities are urging locals to be vigilant against mozzies, after a woman from the Buloke Shire died from Murray Valley Encephalitis.
And the virus has recently been detected in an insect in Robinvale, with Swan Hill Council crews are undertaking mozzie treatments across the town.
Using insect repellent and wearing loose-fitting clothing are ways to avoid being bitten.
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