Mosquitoes with West Nile detected in Las Vegas Valley
Mosquitoes — but no people — in the Las Vegas Valley have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Southern Nevada Health District announced Tuesday.
The health district reported test results by ZIP code. West Nile positive insects were found in: 89011, 89012, 89027, 89107, 89123, 89128, 89134 and 89146.
In 2014, two people in the valley were infected, the health district said. They survived.
“With the identification of positive mosquitoes in Clark County it is likely that West Nile virus infected mosquitoes are present throughout the valley and precautions against the disease are recommended for all residents and visitors,” the release said.
Those precautions include:
- Using insect repellent that contains DEET.
- Wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors.
- Staying indoors when mosquitoes are most active, at dusk and dawn.
- Dumping out standing water.
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