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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Mosquito-borne West Nile virus found in Tazewell County
MORTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Officials have confirmed a mosquito pool collected in Tazewell County has tested positive for West Nile virus. The pool was reportedly collected on Tuesday, June 10 in Morton before being tested on Wednesday at the Tazewell County Health Department. According to the Tazewell County Health Department, West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito. Most people who are infected do not experience symptoms, but if symptoms are present, mild cases may cause a slight fever or headache. The Tazewell County Health Department said more severe cases may result in a fast-developing high fever with head and body aches, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, and in some severe cases, paralysis or death. The health department also said symptoms typically happen from three to 14 days after a person is bitten by an infected mosquito. People 60 years or older are at the highest risk for serious illness associated with West Nile Virus. While the pool was collected in Morton, anyone within the area are urged to use precautions. The department conducts regular testing of mosquito pools throughout Tazewell County and encourages residents to do what they can to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus. The health department encourages residents to follow 'The 3 R's for Protecting Against Mosquitoes': Reduce: Reduce the number of mosquitoes by reporting eliminating instances ofstanding water (water that has sat in the same spot for more than 7-10 days). These areasare breeding grounds for mosquitoes and for West Nile Virus. This can include keepingoutdoor trash cans closed so they do not fill with rainwater; getting rid of old tires, tincans, buckets, drums, bottles, or any other water-holding containers; and emptying plasticwading pools at least once a week and storing indoors when not in use. Repel: Repel mosquitoes by using the proper insect repellent. Use a repellent containingDEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. When possible, avoid being outdoors fromdusk to dawn. This is when mosquitoes are most active. If you are outside during thesetimes, wear loose-fitting, light-colored, and long-sleeved tops and long pants made oftightly woven materials to keep mosquitoes away from the skin. Report: Report instances of standing water that have sat for more than 7-10 days. Toreport standing water in Tazewell County, head to TCHD's standing water report form. For more information on West Nile virus, you can visit the Illinois Department of Public Health's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West Nile Virus detected in Davidson County for the first time in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Metro Public Health Department's Pest Management Team has reported the presence of West Nile Virus in Davidson County. The team said that the virus was detected in a mosquito pool; the trap for the pool had been established off Neelys Bend Road in Nashville's Madison neighborhood. This is the first detection of West Nile Virus this year with no human cases reported so far in 2025. The Metro Public Health Department said that last year, there was a high level of virus detected in area mosquito pools. The department first started monitoring the mosquito traps for the 2024 season at the end of April. AUGUST 2024 | Davidson County health officials monitor mosquitoes for West Nile virus In all, the Pest Management team captured and tested more than 39,000 mosquitos across 32 Davidson County sample sites. By mid-October, the virus had been detected at every sampling site in the county. 'Keeping our community safe and healthy means monitoring mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus and informing those who might be at risk,' Dr. Sanmi Areola, Metro Public Health Department's Director of Health said. 'Education is a big part of our work, ensuring that we know that we all have a roles to play in reducing breeding of mosquitoes and preventing bites so that those who are at risk know what they can do to protect themselves and their families.' The Pest Management Team revisits impacted sites and sets additional traps, monitoring standing water and applying larvicide when they see mosquito larvae. However, the department does not spray to kill adult mosquitos. The health department sends fliers to residences in impacted areas with steps to protect against mosquito bites and reduce standing water, which is where mosquitos can lay eggs. There are some other steps you can take, including: Limit time outdoors at dusk and nighttime, when mosquitos are most active. Wear a mosquito repellant approved for use by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including products that contain Picardin, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus and DEET. The Environmental Protection Agency has a tool that helps you find the right repellant for you; you can find that tool here. Wear shoes, socks, long-sleeve shirts and pants when mosquitos are the most prevalent. Additionally, any clothing you wear should be lightly colored and made of tightly-woven material to keep mosquitos away from the skin. Any pant legs should be tucked into shoes or socks and collars should be buttoned. Make sure any windows and doors have screens that are in good repair. ⏩ The department encourages you to check things like bird baths, tires or other backyard toys and trim overgrown vegetation to discourage breeding. If you would like a free backyard inspection, you can call the Metro Public Health Department's Pest Management Team at 615-340-5660 to learn about places on your property where mosquitos could easily breed and multiply. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
