NSW warns of emerging meningococcal cases

By Xinhua News Agency

Aug 06, 2022 12:23 am

SYDNEY: The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has warned younger and older residents to remain alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease following the recent emergence of a number of cases.

NSW Health on Friday reported that there had been 15 cases of bacterial disease. They also reported the death of a 40-year-old Sydney man from the disease, which they were notified of on Thursday.

HEALTH WARNING This file photo shows people taking a rest on an empty street in Sydney, Australia on July 28, 2021. The government of the Australian state of New South Wales on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, has warned younger and older residents to remain alert for symptoms of meningococcal disease following the recent emergence of a number of cases. XINHUA photo

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