Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Duval County has the highest rate of West Nile virus that it’s seen since 2012

Duval County has the highest rate of West Nile virus that it’s seen since 2012, according to a new report out by the Florida Department of Health
The Duval County Health Department confirmed 13 cases of West Nile virus on Wednesday.  

After a rise in the number of West Nile virus cases in 2018, the Duval County Public Health Department said it is now working with the Jacksonville's mosquito control staff to cut down on those numbers this year. 
Leo Davis, who lives in Jacksonville, said the higher numbers last year are concerning.
“Yeah, especially I just try to go through the preventative measures and make sure I have no standing water sitting around my house because I stay right by a water source,” he said. 
On Wednesday morning, the City Council met and asked Duval County Health Department officials what can be done to protect the public after learning the county now leads the state in West Nile virus cases for 2018. One way health officials are hoping to do that is through education. 
 “We put it on social media; we put information sheets for how residents can protect themselves,” said Alison Hewitt, director of communication for the county Department of Health.  
The county Health Department is also working with the city’s mosquito control personel as they monitor cases, continue surveillance and treat storm drains around the area. 
As for why the sudden increase in numbers, the Health Department says there’s no one factor to blame. “it’s about every five years we see an increase here. We see an increase in Duval County. There’s been no scientific reason as to why,” said Hewitt. 
The county Health Department and city’s mosquito control staff are coming up with a map that they use to pinpoint areas the county that need more attention. 
After finding about how many cases Duval County had last year Davis says he’ll take better steps to protect himself. 
“I’m going to get a lot of Off! (mosquito repellent), make sure I have a lot of mosquito nettings, and if I don’t have to go outside, I’m not going outside,” said Davis. 
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Wednesday, January 02, 2019

‪West Nile virus in Michigan: Eight human cases, including one death, reported in 2018‬

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Eight human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Michigan in 2018.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the cases in one resident of Berrien County, one resident of Kent County, one resident of Oakland County and five residents of Wayne County, including one death. All but one have been hospitalized with neurologic disease.
In addition to the eight human cases, three Michigan blood donors had West Nile virus (WNV) detected in their blood.
According to MDHHS, 2018 WNV activity appears to be statewide. To date, 66 birds have tested positive for WNV from 21 of Michigan’s 83 counties. In addition, 74 WNV positive mosquito pools have been detected in eight Michigan counties.

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