"Black Hawk County Urges Caution as Infected Mosquitoes Multiply"

Black Hawk County in Iowa is experiencing a rise in the number of West Nile infected mosquitoes, with double the amount compared to last year. The county health department is urging residents to take precautions such as wearing long sleeves and pants, using bug spray, and eliminating sources of standing water. The bugs are being collected and sent to Iowa State University for testing to understand the reasons behind the increase. Symptoms of West Nile include fever, body aches, and chills, and individuals who feel sick are advised to seek medical care.