CQ Health will remind the public to be alert, as a new case of Dengue fever was found in Yeppoon.
It’s the sixth case of the virus found in the Capricorn Coast this year.
The Health Service say the person contracted the virus overseas before visiting Yeppoon.
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Health authorities will continue to conduct door to door inspections for potential mosquito breeding sites this week.
Livingstone Shire Mayor Adam Belot the council will be using a fog to mist low lying areas where mosquitos can breed.
It’s being recommended that locals remove any stagnant water in their yards to avoid attracting the insect which can carry the disease.
Dengue fever symptoms typically include a high fever, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and a rash.
