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West Nile, Illinois and Mosquito

Evergreen Park, Illinois, mayor has warning after harrowing battle with West Nile virus
With that in mind, Illinois state health leaders have sounded the alarm about a spike in cases of the West Nile virus. Southwest suburban Evergreen Park is one of many villages and cities that spray for mosquitoes in the summer.
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes Across 17 Illinois Counties
SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that along with the start of summer, mosquito season is underway in
West Nile virus found in Lubbock County mosquito samples, officials said
The City of Lubbock confirmed West Nile virus was present in mosquito samples collected within the county, a press release stated on Wednesday morning.
West Nile Virus confirmed in Oklahoma County
Two cases of the West Nile Virus have been reported in Oklahoma County, officials say. The OKC County Health Department says this marks reported infections in the area this season. West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illnesses in the United States.
West Nile virus detected in Shrewsbury
Mosquitoes trapped in Shrewsbury have tested positive for West Nile virus, the state Department of Public Health announced Tuesday, June 17. It is the first time this year that West Nile virus has been detected in Massachusetts and it comes at an unusually early time.
West Nile virus detected in Bay County as Michigan ramps up mosquito control
Bay County reports West Nile virus as Michigan health officials advise mosquito bite prevention and enhanced local control efforts.
Oklahoma County reports West Nile virus cases; officials advise on prevention measures
Health officials in Oklahoma have confirmed two cases of West Nile virus within Oklahoma County.West Nile virus is currently ...
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West Nile sample detected a week before summer begins
State public health officials said they have detected the first positive mosquito sample for West Nile virus of the season, ...
First 2 cases of West Nile Virus this season confirmed in Oklahoma County
The Oklahoma City-County Health Department has confirmed two cases of the West Nile Virus, marking the first reported ...
West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for first time this year
Mid-June is earlier than we typically first find West Nile virus-infected mosquitoes in Massachusetts, health officials say.
West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts ‘earlier’ than normal: DPH
West Nile virus detected in Massachusetts ‘earlier’ than normal: ‘People should take steps to prevent mosquito bites’ ...