Cases of West Nile virus detected in Duval County chickens; no reported cases in humans
Read full article: Cases of West Nile virus detected in Duval County chickens; no reported cases in humansThere are potential health concerns involving the presence of West Nile virus in Jacksonville, according to local officials.
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito sample, Glynn County Health Department says
Read full article: West Nile Virus detected in mosquito sample, Glynn County Health Department saysA mosquito sample collected from downtown Brunswick tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to a news release Monday from the Glynn County Health Department.
West Nile virus confirmed in Duval County
Read full article: West Nile virus confirmed in Duval CountyAn earlier version of this story reported there was one human case of West Nile Virus in Duval County. The Duval County Health Department admitted that was an error in their original release. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Duval County Health Department issued a warning Monday morning: People in Duval County are at a greater risk of contracting the West Nile virus after several sentinel chicken flocks have tested positive for WNV. There are no vaccines to prevent or medications to treat West Nile in people. West Nile Virus may also be referred to as locally acquired dengue.
Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus this year
Read full article: Pennsylvania reports first human case of West Nile Virus this yearHARRISBURG, Pa. - Pennsylvania's first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2019 has been detected in a Philadelphia resident, according to the state Departments of Health and Environmental Protection. "With the first human case of West Nile Virus detected, we want people to protect themselves. "DEP monitors mosquito populations across Pennsylvania for the presence of disease." Simple steps to eliminate standing water around the home include:Remove tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, discarded tires or any object that could collect standing water. Treat standing water that cannot be eliminated with Bti products which are sold at outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores.