Vermont Health Officials Say First Human Case of Jamestown Canyon Virus Is 'a Call to Action'

Vermont health officials say first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus is 'a call to action'

In an interview with NBC5 News, public health veterinarian Dr. Natalie Kwit said she hopes the news of the first known human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus does not cause alarm. Rather, she said she hopes it is a call to action.

First human case of Jamestown Canyon Virus confirmed in Vermont

WATERBURY — Health officials have confirmed the first case of Jamestown Canyon virus in a person in Vermont. Jamestown Canyon virus is spread to people through the bite of an infected mosquito. While most people don’t get sick, some develop…