US EditionMosquitos Trapped in Valley Test Positive for West Nile
- In 2024, suburban Cook County experienced 19 confirmed West Nile virus infections and recorded five fatalities linked to the disease, all associated with mosquito exposure in outdoor settings.
- These cases follow surveillance data showing the virus spreads from mosquitoes that contract it by feeding on infected birds.
- Cook County and the Forest Preserves collaborate on a renewed Fight The Bite campaign promoting repellents, protective clothing, and eliminating stagnant water.
- Dr. Kiran Joshi emphasized the importance of educating people about West Nile virus and the necessary precautions to avoid this serious health threat.
- The campaign and mosquito control efforts aim to reduce infection risk, especially among vulnerable populations over 50 with chronic illnesses.
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MSNMosquitos trapped in Valley test positive for West Nile
An unfortunate side effect of monsoon season... you may have seen them or felt them... mosquitos. Already this year, West Nile has been detected in mosquitos trapped in the Valley. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports from Gilbert.
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