West Nile Virus detected in mosquitoes in West Farmington

More mosquitoes around the Valley are being found to carry the West Nile Virus.

This time, a pool of mosquitoes collected from Hillside Cemetary in West Farmington tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

According to a release from the Trumbull County Combined Health District, right now no human cases of the virus have been reported in the county.

The Health District encourages the community to be on the lookout for mosquitoes when outdoors.

The release also provided tips on how to prevent being bit by a mosquito:

Use insect repellents when you go outdoors/take extra care to use repellents from dusk to dawn
Wear light-colored clothing, long-sleeved shirts or jackets and long pants
Consider avoiding outdoor activities during peak mosquito biting hours
Clean and chlorinate swimming pools regularly,
Empty standing water from flowerpots, buckets, tarps etc.
Discard trash such as tin cans and plastic containers

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