Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities

Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities

A Midwest state has recorded one of the highest rates of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes ever for July, and authorities are advising residents to avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn.

Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities – Democratic Accent

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have reached one of the highest numbers ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July, and authorities caution citizens to stay inside at dusk and dawn. The blood-sucking bugs in all seven counties of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area tested positive for the disease, according to the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD).  MMCD ecologists processed nearly 200 mosquito pools and fou…