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Anyone Going for a Walk This Summer Warned They're at Risk of Disease
HAMILTON COUNTY, OHIO, JUL 7 – Health officials report 169 positive mosquito pools this year, the highest since records began, as warmer temperatures extend mosquito breeding seasons linked to climate change.
- Officials detected mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus this year in Anoka and Carver counties near Minneapolis, signaling seasonal activity.
- This detection follows a history of West Nile virus in Minnesota since 2002, with 22 cases reported in 2022, making it a recurring concern.
- Health authorities advise eliminating standing water to reduce mosquito breeding and recommend wearing bug spray, light clothing, and protective garments outdoors.
- Monte Ebbesen, Mosquito Control public affairs assistant, stated, "We're not concerned about human transmission" but expects some cases during the season.
- These measures and monitoring aim to keep the community safe by preventing virus spread, especially since most infected people show no symptoms but some face severe risks.
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Duluth News Tribune
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in two Minnesota counties in Twin Cities area
Officials are warning the public to take proactive measures to avoid transmission but said there is no reason for alarm over the cases in Anoka and Carver Counties
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