Falmouth health agent David W. Carignan said the health department was notified of the positive finding on July 13.
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“To date, in the state of CT, we have had 130 cases of West Nile virus with 3 fatalities”. In 2015, 17 samples out of 713 tested positive.
Officials with the Grand River Mosquito Control District have seen an increase in the number of Culex mosquitos in the past five weeks, which are the mosquitos that carry West Nile Virus.
For more information about West Nile virus, mosquito activity in Boulder County, or steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones, visit www.BoulderCountyMosquito.net or call the Colorado Health Information Line at 1-877-462-2911.
Mild illnesses may include headache, body aches, vomiting or rash.
However, there are possibilities of becoming severely ill from the virus, especially for people over 50 years old and those with weakened immune systems. Anyone who experiences these symptoms should consult their health care providers. Consequently, the city of Aurora began spraying in that area Friday evening to control the mosquito population.
“The Department of Public Health considers the West Nile virus to be present in all the towns in MA at low levels, so now we’re at the point where we can see if we’ll get more positives from that place”, said Sakolsky. We should also use insect repellent that has DEET in it.
State officials have not disclosed the identity of the sufferer, but it is announced that the resident is an older adult living in Livingston County. Lemon eucalyptus oil should not be used on children under three years old.
Limit time outside during dawn or dusk.
Clothing can help prevent mosquito bites.
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Also, wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long trousers when outdoors whenever possible.
