Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Irving discloses second human case of West Nile virus
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As reported last week, the City of Irving announced a confirmed human case of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus.
Well, now they've confirmed another one.
This second case of the encephalitis-causing disease was contracted by a 33-year-old person living in the 75062 area code; that neighborhood will be sprayed beginning late this evening (Aug. 27) by city employees in an effort to kill the pesky disease-carrying skeeters.
City officials are once again emphasizing the "Four D's" for prevention of mosquito bites:
* Dusk/Dawn - as in "take care during your outdoor activity during these hours"
* Dress - long pants and long-sleeve shirts will limit exposure to biting bugs
* DEET - use a repellent mixture that features this proven-effective ingredient
* Drain - get rid of standing water. Even a little puddle can serve as a 'skeeter breeding ground
And don't forget: if you experience significant mosquito activity, don't hesitate to call Irving's mosquito hot line at 972-721-3755. (If you live in Irving, that is...)
posted by JM
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