Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis as authorities warn people to avoid mosquitos

Health authorities warn of serious risks of mosquito-borne disease as NSW and Queensland also report cases

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A Victorian man in his 60s has died from the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) with authorities warning Australians must take the risk from the mosquito-borne disease seriously.

An autopsy on the northern Victorian man - who died on 28 February - revealed the cause of death was JEV, the state's health department said on Tuesday. Investigations are under way as to how the man acquired the virus.

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