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Vilas Co. Joins Oneida With Dead Bird

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The Vilas County Public Health Department reports a dead crow found in Vilas County on Tuesday and has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Vilas County since surveillance for the mosquito-transmitted virus began May 1. A dead crow was also found this week in Oneida county.

Gina Egan, Health Officer/ Public Health Director said the positive bird means that residents of Vilas County need to be more vigilant in their personal protective measures to prevent mosquito bites,. West Nile virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds. Egan says the West Nile virus seems to be here to stay, so the best way to avoid the disease is to reduce exposure to and eliminate breeding grounds for mosquitoes..

(Vilas County Public Health and WXPR)

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