State health department reminds Oklahomans to protect against West Nile Virus

State health department reminds Oklahomans to protect against West Nile Virus

Over the last month, evidence of West Nile Virus activity has increased. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of Oklahoma.

Reduce your risk of West Nile Virus infection

Column by Courtney Parrott, Brown County Agrilife Extension Agent With West Nile virus present in Texas, mosquito bites escalate beyond an itchy annoyance to a potentially deadly threat. In response to the virus’s continued presence throughout the state and U.S., Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts advise residents to be mindful of areas with reported cases in humans, birds, horses and mosquitoes. Tracking data is available on the Texas…

OSDH District 3 reminds Oklahomans of precautions to protect against West Nile Virus

OSDH District 3 reminds Oklahomans of precautions to protect against West Nile Virus News Staff Wed, 07/16/2025 - 20:19 Body Mosquito surveillance pools across the state have tested positive for WNV activitySTILLWATER– Over the last month, evidence of WNV activity has increased. Positive mosquito pools have been identified in many regions of Oklahoma.WNV spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. In Oklahoma, WNV is primarily spread by t…