Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus infection has been identified in a Lake Cargelligo resident, the first NSW case of JE this mosquito season. The case is in an older man from Lake Cargelligo who is likely to have acquired the infection in early November. He is continuing to recover at home from an unrelated illness. NSW […]
NSW Health is warning of the potential dangers from a potent opioid (nitazene class) detected in heroin following recent cases of serious overdose on the NSW Central Coast. Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, A/Prof Darren Roberts, said heroin contaminated with a potent opioid such as a nitazene, can cause unexpected and severe […]