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“Given the fact that our neighbors have reported positive mosquitoes, it is safe to assume that mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are also present here in Westchester County”, said Westchester County Commissioner of Health Sherlita Amler, MD. And with mosquitos,...

“While there have been no human cases of West Nile virus reported so far this year, it is only a matter of time before we see the first case”, Dr. Smith said.

So far this year, no human cases have been confirmed in the state, but 31 counties have detected virus activity.

Workers are treating breeding areas.

West Nile Virus is carried by various types of mosquitoes and is spread when they bite humans and animals.

According to the Will County Health Department, this is the first time this virus has showed up this year, and it’s significantly earlier than usual.

In 1999, West Nile Virus in birds and mosquitoes were first detected, and has become a yearly incidence since then. Symptoms usually start from 2 to 14 days after getting bit. Individuals, especially those 50 years of age or older, or those with compromised immune systems, who...

Reato said the excessive rainfall in the area this year doesn’t necessarily mean more mosquitoes will test positive for West Nile virus.

The mosquito batch was collected Wednesday by Will County Environmental Health staff and confirmed positive on Thursday. Most people infected do not display signs or symptoms of the virus, but it can potentially cause life-threatening illness that includes inflammation of the...

The first human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Maricopa County. Also, health officials advise people to clean their swimming pools and chlorinate them if they are not using them. The state’s first human case has been reported in Rosebud County and reflects an...

“The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to take personal precautions to avoid mosquito bites”, said DPHHS Director Richard Opper.

Primarily causing infections in birds, West Nile virus can spread to people and other animals through mosquito bites.

According to Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, there are several measures residents can take to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

She said this is the first case of west nile this year in McLean County.

West Nile has also been found this year in mosquitoes in Gem County.