LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Southern Nevada Health District provided a new update on West Nile Virus cases this year.
According to a new report released July 29, 20 cases have been confirmed in Clark County since the beginning of this year.
Nine cases were found non-neuroinvasive and the rest were found invasive. These are 6 new cases since FOX5′s last report.
According to a graphic, most of the virus activity is in the west and northwest part of the city.
The Health District’s Fight the Bite campaign calls on people to:
- Eliminate Standing Water: Remove breeding sources around their homes. Aedes aegypti breed in small containers that collect rain or irrigation water, such as children’s toys, wheelbarrows and plant saucers, and even bottle caps.
- Prevent Mosquito Bites: Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent. Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants.
- Report Mosquito Activity: Call the Health District’s surveillance program at (702) 759-1633. To report a green pool, people should contact their local code enforcement agency.
For more information, visit their website.
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