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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus are appearing earlier in New Jersey, likely due to climate change, increasing the risk of disease transmission. Residents are advised to contact local mosquito control programs, eliminate standing water, and use EPA-approved repellents to protect themselves from bites and potential illness.
Douglas County in Nebraska has reported five confirmed cases of West Nile virus, with two patients requiring hospitalization. The infected individuals, aged between 40 and 75, are suspected to have contracted the virus while traveling. Two pools of mosquitoes in Douglas County have tested positive for the virus. Health officials are urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and take preventive measures such as using mosquito repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water. Last year, Douglas County had six confirmed cases of West Nile virus.
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.
South Dakota has reported 21 human cases of West Nile across 16 different counties, with health officials predicting a total of 61 cases for the 2023 season. Nationwide, there have been 247 cases in over 30 states. Eight counties in South Dakota have mosquito pools testing positive for West Nile. Health officials advise taking precautions such as wearing bug spray, removing standing water, and being cautious at dusk and dawn.
Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly made hateful threats and attempted to run over a group of people at a park in Rancho Cordova, California. The man, identified as Robert Steven Avery, is considered armed and dangerous. In another incident, two firefighting helicopters collided in Riverside County, resulting in the deaths of three people. The crash occurred while the helicopters were responding to a vegetation fire. Additionally, Yolo County is experiencing increased West Nile virus activity, and there is a high risk of wildfires across the Central Valley due to hot and dry conditions.
Mosquitoes trapped in Prince George's County, Maryland, have tested positive for the West Nile virus, indicating that the mosquito season in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) region is getting longer. The presence of the virus highlights the need for increased vigilance in mosquito control and prevention measures to reduce the risk of disease transmission.