West Nile virus detected in 2 mosquito samples near San Marcos
Two mosquito trap samples near San Marcos tested positive, and county officials said they are the first West Nile detections of 2026 in Hays County.
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JAÉN, 11 (EUROPA PRESS) The General Directorate of Public Health and Pharmaceutical Planning of the Council of Presidency, Health and Emergencies of the Junta de Andalucía has declared an area on alert for circulation of the West Nile virus (VNO) the Jiennenese municipality of Torredonjimeno after mosquitoes carrying the virus were detected in a trap installed by the Council of the town itself. According to the aforementioned council in a press …
San Marcos mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
Hays County Development Services (HCDS) was notified of two positive samples of West Nile Virus (WNV) from mosquito traps in San Marcos on July 7. Infected mosquitoes transmit the WNV through bites; 80% of infected people have no symptoms, while about 20% may develop fever, headache, body aches, rash, or other flu-like symptoms. Adults 50-years old or older and those with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk. There is currently no treatme…
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