West Nile Virus detected in neighboring county

Grant County Health District has been notified of multiple West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito samples collected by Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1. To date, there have been 42 positive mosquito samples collected this season in Grant County compared to 34 positive mosquito samples during the 2014 mosquito season.

Preventing West Nile Virus

WNV is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It is important all people living, working and playing in Grant County protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. There is no human vaccine for WNV.

Take these steps...