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Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




First Reported Delaware Human West Nile Virus Case in Two Years

The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and the Division of Public Health reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Horse owners urged to make sure vaccinations are up to date

With warm weather here and mosquito season under way, Delaware horse owners are being advised to make certain their equines’ vaccinations are current to protect against the threat of two potentially fatal diseases. Unvaccinated horses suffer most severely from both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, which are spread by infected mosquitoes and can be fatal.







 Pages Tagged With: "West Nile Virus"

Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




First Reported Delaware Human West Nile Virus Case in Two Years

The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and the Division of Public Health reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Horse owners urged to make sure vaccinations are up to date

With warm weather here and mosquito season under way, Delaware horse owners are being advised to make certain their equines’ vaccinations are current to protect against the threat of two potentially fatal diseases. Unvaccinated horses suffer most severely from both West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis, which are spread by infected mosquitoes and can be fatal.