The EOHU confirms that a new batch of mosquitoes in the area has tested positive for West Nile virus, one month after an initial detection. No human cases have been reported this summer, but Dr. Paul Roumeliotis reminds us that the risk remains until late in the fall.
The virus is transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes and can cause serious complications.
The EOHU recommends wearing long, light-coloured clothing, using mosquito repellent, and eliminating standing water around homes to reduce the mosquito population.