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Monroe County confirms mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile
The Monroe County Health Department said the sample was collected by the department as part of its Mosquito Surveillance Program.
Southern Indiana county reports finding mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus
Most people who become infected with West Nile virus won't get sick, but about one in 150 develop serious illness.
West Nile virus detected among Johnson County mosquitoes
Four mosquitoes from a testing tool of 371 tested positive for West Nile virus in Johnson County. No human cases have been diagnosed in the county, but one person each from Vanderburgh and Dekalb counties has tested positive, data from the Indiana Department of Health’s Mosquito Dashboard shows.
Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus in Monroe County
The Monroe County Health Department has confirmed that a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus, and residents are urged to avoid areas where mosquitoes are found and take measures to prevent them from breeding around their homes.
Southern Indiana county identifies more mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- For the second time this season, the Indiana Department of Health identified a pool of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus. The positive mosquito sample was collected the week of July 20 by Floyd County Health Department employee during routine county-wide mosquito sampling, according to a news release.
Lake County is latest Indiana county where West Nile Virus detected
The Lake County Health Department said Thursday “several” of its mosquito trap samples came back positive for the West Nile Virus after testing was done by the Indiana Department of Health.
Indiana reports first West Nile virus case of the year in Vanderburgh County
A southern Indiana resident has Indiana’s first case of West Nile virus for the year, the Indiana Department of Health announced Tuesday.
West Nile virus confirmed among mosquitoes in Windsor, Ontario
Routine West Nile virus testing by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has "identified positive mosquito pools in our community."
Mosquito spraying comes to North Knoxville after West Nile virus detected
Crews will spray for mosquito control this week in neighborhoods around Central Avenue in North Knoxville, the Knox County Health Department announced. West Nile virus - which is transmitted via mosquitos and can cause fever,
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First 2023 case of West Nile virus in Indiana reported
Multiple detections of West Nile virus in mosquitoes have occurred across Indiana, officials said. To date, 225 mosquito samples taken from 60 counties have tested positive for West Nile ...
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Southern Indiana health department offering free mosquito dunks after finding West Nile virus
The dunks are a safe and effective way to control the insects but putting them in standing water, where mosquitoes lay their ...
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West Nile Virus detected in this southern Indiana county - whas11.com
FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. — West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in a southern Indiana county multiple times this summer. Mosquitoes in Floyd County, Indiana tested positive for the virus when ...
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Indiana West Nile virus: First 2022 case reported in Lake County
Indiana had 12 total cases and one death due to West Nile virus in 2021, according to the CDC. This data includes both confirmed and probable cases of the virus.
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West Nile virus detected in Indiana - The Republic News
INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials are urging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites after West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes for the first time this year.