Alert: Mosquito-borne virus detected in Chatham County

Video above: Friday’s headlines The Coastal Health District is alerting residents of Chatham, Effingham and Bryan counties after a chicken tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis. According to the Georgia Department of Public Health, EEE is a mosquito-borne virus that causes swelling of the brain. The virus can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. DHP says Mosquito Control was notified of a positive test result in a chicken on June 30, 2023. TRENDING STORIES Rebel Wilson action comedy film to be filmed in Savannah. Do you want to be in it? This is how the team at Tyler Perry Studios saw a new movie being filmed in the Savannah neighborhood. Here’s what we know Savannah doctor behind bars, now charged with child molestation The chicken was located in the Bloomingdale area of ​​Chatham County, the Georgia Department of Public Health says. Mosquito control is being sprayed in the area. In a statement issued by the DHP, “You can reduce your risk of EEE virus infection by following the 5D’s of mosquito bite prevention: Dawn/Dusk: Avoid activities at dawn and dusk during the summer when mosquitoes are most Actives Dress: Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants to reduce the amount of exposed skin DEET: Cover exposed skin with an insect repellent that contains DEET, which is the most effective repellent against mosquito bites Drainage: Empty any containers that contain standing water (buckets, barrels, flower pots, tarpaulins) because they are breeding grounds for virus-carrying mosquitoes Doors: make sure doors and windows are in good condition and fit snugly, and repair broken or damaged screens to prevent than mosquitoes outside the house.”