Experts say floodwaters which have already killed ten people in Queensland pose ongoing health risks in the form of gastro outbreaks an increased threat of mosquito-borne diseases and mental health problems.
Adelaide University’s Peng Bi says the natural disaster means the threat of widespread gastro is now a major concern.
He says floodwaters have destroyed water treatment plants and could lead to the contamination of drinking supplies and is urging people in affected areas to boil their water or only drink bottled water.
Source: www.skynews.com.au
