Dallas County Confirms 15th Case of West Nile Virus

West Nile virus case is the sixth for the City of Dallas

Dallas County Health and Human Services confirms Thursday the 15th case of West Nile virus found in the county this year.

At this time, no further information about the patient has been released other than that they live in the 75204 zip code in Dallas and have contracted the more severe neuroinvasive form of the disease.

The case is the sixth found in the City of Dallas this season.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, "The easiest and best way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites.

  • When you are outdoors, use insect repellent containing an EPA-registered active ingredient. Follow the directions on the package.
  • Many mosquitoes are most active at dusk and dawn. Be sure to use insect repellent and wear long sleeves and pants at these times or consider staying indoors during these hours.
  • Make sure you have good screens on your windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
  • Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by emptying standing water from flower pots, buckets and barrels. Change the water in pet dishes and replace the water in bird baths weekly. Drill holes in tire swings so water drains out. Keep children's wading pools empty and on their sides when they aren't being used."
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