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Related coverage in video above: West Nile awareness New tests across Nebraska find high number of positive West Nile virus samples among mosquitoes in the state, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. The latest report released Friday, July 28, found the virus in 60 mosquito pools so far in 2023. In the average year, only three pools produce positive results through July. HHS says mosquito pools are samples of mosquitoes collected from across the state and then aggregated by species, collection date and collection location. State analysts say in the past, a high number of positive tests among the pools has resulted in an increased number of West Nile virus cases in humans. HHS advises people to use insect repellent when outdoors. The repellent should contain one of these active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil or lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-dio or 2-undecanone. Additionally, those working outdoors should wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and avoid working at dawn. or dusk. Given the recent rain, experts say it’s also a good idea to check your property for standing water where mosquitoes can breed. Four out of five people who become infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms. Those who do may experience fatigue and weakness that can last for weeks or even months. In rare cases, a positive case can develop into a serious disease of the central nervous system.Related coverage: Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
Related coverage in the video above: West Nile Awareness
New tests across Nebraska are finding a high number of West Nile virus positive samples among mosquitoes in the state, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The latest report released on Friday, July 28 found the virus in sixty mosquito pools so far in 2023.
In the average year, only three pools produce positive results until July.
HHS says mosquito pools are samples of mosquitoes collected from across the state and then aggregated according to species, collection date and collection location.
State analysts say in the past, a high number of positive tests among the pools has resulted in an increased number of West Nile virus cases in humans.
HHS advises people to use insect repellent when outdoors. The repellent must contain one of these active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil or lemon eucalyptus, para-menthan-dio or 2-undecanone.
Additionally, those working outdoors should wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and avoid working at dawn or dusk.
Given the recent rain, experts say it’s also a good idea to check your property for standing water where mosquitoes can breed.
Four out of five people who become infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms. Those who do may experience fatigue and weakness that can last for weeks or even months. In rare cases, a positive case can develop into a serious disease of the central nervous system.
Related coverage:
Get the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7
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