FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richard Hill
Senior
Public Information Officer
Tarrant County Public Health
817-321-5306 direct
817-401-5967 cell
rwhill2@tarrantcounty.com
July 30, 2020 (Tarrant County, TX) – Positive West Nile Virus
mosquito activity is now at record high levels, prompting Tarrant
County Public Health to issue a public health warning to the general
public. In light of the elevated risk, Tarrant County Public Health is
reminding residents to take the proper protective measures to protect
themselves against the West Nile Virus.
“We are
continuing to see rapid increases in mosquito infection rates in
Tarrant County, which means we have more human risk for West Nile
Virus,” said Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja. “To
prevent outbreaks of West Nile, it’s very important that people
remember to always use an EPA-approved repellent and wear long sleeves
and pants when they go outside,” he said.
Tarrant County Public Health will also implement control measures to
reduce the mosquito population, including increased mosquito
surveillance in areas of positive traps and increased ground spraying
in areas where spread of West Nile Virus is likely.
The
first West Nile Virus human case and death of the 2020 season was
reported on July 21. Symptoms of West Nile Virus include headache,
fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue. People typically
recover on their own, although symptoms may last for several weeks.
Here is a list of mosquito repellents endorsed by the FDA and CDC. Tarrant County Public Health also has more information about West Nile Virus and other preventive measures residents can take at Be Mosquito Free.
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