Medina County Health Department Reports West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquito Samples: How You Can Protect Yourself

Health officials warn about West Nile virus amid positive samples found in NE Ohio

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Medina County Health Department reports West Nile virus detected in mosquito samples: How you can protect yourself

Medina County reports seven new mosquito samples testing positive for West Nile virus. Learn protective measures to avoid mosquito bites during peak hours.

West Nile Virus found in Medina mosquito samples

The Medina County Health Department is reporting that West Nile Virus was found in mosquito samples.According to the health department, seven samples tested positive for the virus.No human cases have been reported.Here's how to protect yourself from West Nile Virus:DRAIN Look for and drain sources of standing water on your property litter, tires, buckets, flowerpots, wading pools and similar items that could create standing water and become mosq…

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitos in Holt County

The North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) is alerting the public that mosquitoes collected near O’Neill in Holt County have tested positive for West Nile Virus. This summer, positive mosquito samples have also been found in Dakota, Red Willow, and Scottsbluff counties in Nebraska.