Mosquitoes

State Officials Remind People to Use Insect Repellant, Eliminate Standing Water

June 12, 2007 -- HARRISBURG - State officials today reported that the first mosquito sample of the 2007 season to have tested positive for the West Nile Virus has been found in Blair Township, Blair County. They reminded residents of precautions they should take to lessen the chance of being bitten by an infected mosquito.    » read more »

(June 8, 11:55 a.m.) A mosquito sample collected by Arizona's Maricopa County Vector Control officials in the Chandler area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV).

“This is another indication that West Nile virus is a current health risk and every Maricopa County resident needs to take the proper precautions to prevent mosquito breeding,” said Fulton Brock, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. “We all need to take part to ‘Fight the Bite’. We’re all in this together,” added Brock.    » read more »

May 17, 2007 -- SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Eric E. Whitaker, Illinois state public health director, announced today a mosquito sample collected in Tazewell County has been confirmed as positive for West Nile virus.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) was notified by Tazewell County Health Department of the findings as part of its routine surveillance for West Nile virus. A positive mosquito sample each was collected May 11 from Creve Coeur.    » read more »

Release Date: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2007
Contact: Janey Pearl, ADHS Public Information: (602) 364-1201
Michael Murphy, ADHS Public Information: (602) 542-1094
Craig Levy, ADHS Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases: (602) 364-4562
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West Nile Virus has made its first appearance of 2007 in Arizona, and state and local health officials are encouraging residents to take precautions against the disease.    » read more »