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Woman Diagnosed With West Nile Virus, Illinois Calls In CDC

Home - Local, Home Slider FeatureBy News June 21, 2018 Leave a comment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has agreed to investigate a confirmed case of West Nile virus in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Public Health says Wednesday the state saw its first human case of the virus for 2018 in mid-May. The case occurred earlier in the season than usual,…

First West Nile Mosquito Activity Reported In Northern Illinois

UncategorizedBy News June 1, 2016 1 Comment

Springfield, IL (KTRS) Illinois is seeing its first West Nile mosquito activity of the year. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that a batch of mosquitoes in northern Illinois have tested positive for the mosquito-borne illness. West Nile virus can spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It’s recommended to use a…