West Nile virus detected in Davis County

Jul 18, 2022, 5:03 PM | Updated: Jun 25, 2024, 9:38 am

File image of a mosquito.

BY ELIZA PACE, KSL TV

KSLTV.com

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — West Nile virus was found in a mosquito pool in Davis County according to Davis County Health.

The positive result of the mosquito pool is a sign of West Nile virus activity which can affect the public.

Davis County Health released the following guidelines for residents to protect themselves from the virus:

Use insect repellent, according to label directions.
Empty any water holding containers in the yard which do not need to have water in them and change out the water in bird baths and horse troughs weekly.
Wear long-sleeved, loose fitting, light-colored clothing.
When possible, avoid prolonged outdoor activity at dawn and dusk.

For more information about West Nile virus and mosquito surveillance in Davis County visit the Mosquito Abatement District-Davis website.

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