West Nile Virus Detected in the Susquehanna Valley
The CDC is asking those who live in the area where the virus has been detected to take precautions.
West Nile Virus has been detected in York County, according to York County Mosquito Disease Control. Mosquito tests confirmed that the virus was found in the City of York and the Spring Grove district. York County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are monitoring mosquito activity in the area and working to control the mosquito population. West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans when bitten by an infected mosquito. Infected people may develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. The virus can be deadly or cause severe neurological complications, most commonly among people with weakened immune systems or the elderly. The CDC recommends the following preventive measures: Use insect repellent containing deet, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on exposed skin and clothing. Stay indoors during dusk and dawn, as virus-carrying mosquitoes are most active during those hours. Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks when you are outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are prevalent. Eliminate standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Check for standing water in places like flower pots, gutters, buckets, and other containers. Screen windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
West Nile Virus has been detected in York County, according to York County Mosquito Disease Control.
Mosquito tests confirmed that the virus was found in the City of York and the Spring Grove district.
York County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are monitoring mosquito activity in the area and working to control the mosquito population.
West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans when bitten by an infected mosquito.
Infected people may develop symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash.
The virus can be deadly or cause severe neurological complications, most commonly among people with weakened immune systems or the elderly.
The CDC recommends the following preventative measures:
- Use insect repellent containing deet, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), or para-menthane-diol (PMD) on exposed skin and clothing.
- Stay indoors during dusk and dawn, as virus-carrying mosquitoes are most active during those hours.
- Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks when you are outdoors, especially in areas where mosquitoes are prevalent.
- Eliminate standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Check for standing water in places like flower pots, gutters, buckets, and other containers.
- Screen windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out.
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