This from the Daily Local News website this afternoon:
WEST CHESTER – Mosquitoes found in traps placed by the Chester County
Health Department at Greenfield Park in the West Chester Borough have
tested positive for West Nile Virus.
The traps were placed throughout the borough as part of routine surveillance conducted by the Health Department officials.
Mosquitoes in Parkesburg Borough and at Wilson Farm Park in Trefyffrin Township were also found to be carrying the virus . The Health Department is monitoring these areas and will look for signs in surrounding areas. If needed, the department will consider control activities.
According to the Health Department, chances of contracting West Nile Virus from a mosquito are small, and serious health risks from the virus are even smaller. Still, the department recommends that residents stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, as well as wearing long sleeve loose fitting shirts and pants with insect repellent if out during these hours.
The traps were placed throughout the borough as part of routine surveillance conducted by the Health Department officials.
Mosquitoes in Parkesburg Borough and at Wilson Farm Park in Trefyffrin Township were also found to be carrying the virus . The Health Department is monitoring these areas and will look for signs in surrounding areas. If needed, the department will consider control activities.
According to the Health Department, chances of contracting West Nile Virus from a mosquito are small, and serious health risks from the virus are even smaller. Still, the department recommends that residents stay indoors when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, as well as wearing long sleeve loose fitting shirts and pants with insect repellent if out during these hours.
The entire article is here.
Here's the official announcement from Chester County's Health Department with precautions residents should take to eliminate mosquito-breeding environments.
West Nile Virus Found in Parkesburg
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