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West Nile virus is carried by mosquito species that are most active in Iowa in late summer and early fall. Experts warn Iowans to take precautions. Source: Des Moines Register

Clay’s Department of Health has advised the public to “drain and cover” in an effort to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses. Source: WTLV

A person in Leon County has contracted the West Nile Virus, according to the Florida Department of Health. Source: TallahasSee Democrat

A 91-year-old man became the first person to test positive for the West Nile virus in San Diego County in 2018, officials announced Friday. Source: fox5sandiego.com

One human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed in Putnam County. Source: WTLV

Test results released last week from the Ohio Department of Health showed mosquitoes found in Harrison Township and Licking County, which is east of Columbus, had the virus. Source: daytondailynews

Traps that can catch hundreds of mosquitoes are being set up in central Illinois to enable rapid testing for West Nile virus after the virus showed up unusually early this year Source: Daily Herald

A mosquito pool in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first detected presence of the virus this year. It comes during the time of summer when the disease becomes more prevalent. Source: Lake County News-Sun

The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first three cases of West Nile disease reported in the state last week, including one in Austin.The virus, carried by infected mosquitoes, was also reported in Dallas and Galveston.The first t Source: WOAI

“The hardest thing I ever did in my life — and I don’t want any family to ever go through this — was holding my grandson when he passed away,” said Rosalee Kibby. Source: KXAN