SOUTHERN ILLINOIS — Summer is quickly approaching, and that means another virus is going to come into play for residents to watch out for. Mosquitoes will be returning, and that will bring the return of the West Nile Virus. Shawnna Rhine with the Southern Seven Health Department says the symptom Source: WMIX-FM
West Nile, not coronavirus, something to worry about as mosquito season nears
The Milford Health Department kicked off the annual Mosquito Control Program, and encouraged residents to protect themselves against both diseases, in different ways. Source: New Haven Register
Shasta County agency warns of another virus out there
The Shasta Mosquito district says there were 225 cases of West Nile virus in California in 2019. Source: Redding Record Searchlight
Mosquito and West Nile awareness week starts Monday
The current focus on the importance of public health with the COVID-19 pandemic also provides a great reminder that residents need to take all precautionary measures to protect themselves from mosq… Source: Daily Democrat
Mississippian raises awareness of West Nile Virus
As the nation works to fight the coronavirus, there’s another virus that a local charity is warning others about. Source: Brianna Bynum
Remember that ‘other virus’? It’s time to take precautions aginst West Nile
Remember that other virus? The one we used to worry about before coronavirus? Well, it’s back. In fact, West Nile Virus never went away and with rains across the Sacramento Valley over the pa… Source: Daily Democrat
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Addison (via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Dallas County Health and Human Services says West Nile virus has been confirmed in Addison. Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
More Ticks Found to Be Carrying Agent That Causes Lyme Disease (via NBC Bay Area)
State researchers reported peak tick activity for 2018 and a higher than average rate of the bacterium that causes Lyme disease in ticks tested by Connecticut’s Agricultural Experiment Station. Source: NBC Bay Area
West Nile, Lyme top vector-borne diseases in Durham (via DurhamRegion.com)
As warmer weather approaches, residents are reminded to take precautions to protect against vector-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease. Source: DurhamRegion.com
Chatham County Mosquito Control expecting West Nile Virus season (via https://www.wtoc.com)
This time of year, pop-up showers may leave standing water in pots, old tires, or any other receptacles in your yard, creating a mosquito breeding ground. Source: https://www.wtoc.com
