West Nile Virus Spreading in Multiple US Counties
Mosquitoes in Beavercreek and Bellbrook, Ohio, have tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to Greene County Public Health officials. The mosquito samples were collected in specific areas, and the health department plans to treat those locations with insecticide. The last human case of West Nile virus in Greene County was in 2017, and most people infected with the virus do not show symptoms. Public health officials advise eliminating standing water, avoiding shaded areas, limiting outdoor activity during evening hours, wearing protective clothing, and using insect repellents to prevent mosquito bites.