FAIRFIELD — West Nile is not the only concern as mosquito season starts to take hold. Chikungunya, dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika, all of which are costly to treat and can have long-term health and financial consequences, can be transmitted by infected mosquitos, which are known to be in Califo Source: Daily Republic
Mosquito activity expected to increase as West Nile concerns return
Though COVID-19 has been top of mind as it relates to Mesa County health concerns, summer days are bringing with them disease-carrying mosquitoes that can spread the West Nile Virus. Source: The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel
Mosquito Season Brings Threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus
Baton Rouge, La. Source: Avoyelles Today
Dead bird reporting discontinued; tips given for preventing West Nile Virus
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Public Health announced earlier this year that the Dead Bird Reporting Hotline has been discontinued. When in operation, the hotline allowed Wisconsin Source: APG of Wisconsin
Preventing West Nile virus in Panhandle
Panhandle Public Health District traps mosquitoes at selected areas around the Panhandle to help determine locations that West Nile virus is active during the months of May through September. Source: Brian Sherrod
Miami-Dade County reports 2nd West Nile virus case this month
For the second time in May 2020, The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has reported an additional human case of West Nile virus (WNV) local transmission infection in a Miami-Dade resident. WNV is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. It is most commonly spread to people by the … Source: Outbreak News Today
Second case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Miami-Dade County
MIAMI (WSVN) – A second case of the West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Miami-Dade County. Health officials confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday. Experts… Source: r20.rs6.net
New Mexico reports first human case of West Nile Virus infection this year
The New Mexico Department of Health is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus infection in New Mexico this year. The patient is a San Juan County man in his 50s. He was diagnosed with the neuroinvasive form of the disease, which has required hospitalization, and he is now recovering. West Nile virus is a disease transmitted by … Read More
Metro Louisville preparing for mosquito season, West Nile virus
The mosquito abatement team has four crew members this year to handle all the pre-treatments, traps, tests and fogging treatments. Source: WDRB
Be prepared: Mosquito season is here, and so is the risk for West Nile Virus
Even though we’ve been focused on COVID-19, mosquito season is upon us, and that could bring more concerns for families. Source: WSBTV
