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CBS News
a day ago
- Health
- CBS News
Batch of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Evanston, Illinois
A batch of mosquitoes in Evanston, Illinois, have tested positive for West Nile virus. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said the batch was collected on Monday in a trap and tested positive for the virus on Thursday. So far this year, the virus has been found in 17 Illinois counties, including Cook, Will, and DuPage. The first human case of the year was confirmed in Southern Illinois, where the person was hospitalized due to complications from the virus. Symptoms of West Nile virus While most people infected with the virus do not feel sick, about one in five will develop a fever and flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms include body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. Severe illness from the West Nile virus can occur in about one in 150 people and is most likely to occur in people over age 55 or with weakened immune systems. Remember the three R's The Illinois Department of Public Health advised the public to utilize the three R's for mosquitoes — reduce exposure, repel using insect repellent, and report any standing water seen for longer than a week, as it can breed the virus. The public is also advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and, if possible, avoid peak mosquito feeding times, typically around dusk and dawn.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Mosquitoes found in Glenview test positive for West Nile Virus
GLENVIEW, Ill. — Health officials in Glenview are offering a warning to residents after mosquito batches, which tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), were located in the village this week. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) said a batch of mosquitoes, which was collected from a trap in Glenview on Tuesday, May 27, tested positive for West Nile Virus on Wednesday. Officials did not specify a specific area where the batch was pulled from. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines The NSMAD said while the risk of contracting WNV is low, residents are still advised to take personal protection measures to minimize mosquito bites. Last year, after WNV positive mosquito batches were found in Dupage County, health officials warned the public to follow the '4 Ds of Defense': Drain: Drain items that collect standing water around homes, yards, or businesses and scrub and refill pet water dishes and birdbaths regularly. Defend: Use insect repellents that contain DEET when outdoors and reapply according to directions. LATEST CASES: Missing people in Chicagoland Dress: Wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes to cover the skin when outside. Dusk to Dawn: Wear EPA-registered insect repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity. So far this year, there have not been any cases of WNV in humans in the state, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health's West Nile Virus dashboard. Last year, 69 human cases were reported in the state, which resulted in 13 deaths. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Batch of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Glenview, first of the year in Illinois
For the first time this year, a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Illinois. The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said the batch was taken on Tuesday from the trap in Glenview and tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. How can you protect yourself from West Nile Virus? NSMAD advises people to take protection measures to minimize mosquito bites, including using an EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing loose-fitting clothing, and, if possible, avoiding peak mosquito feeding times, typically around dusk and dawn. Check areas where mosquitoes can breed The district encourages people to check areas around their home for anything that can hold water, as this is where you will find the insects. Small items, such as bird baths, water pails, and buckets, should not be overlooked. The district also provides additional assistance for those experiencing any mosquito-related issues. New York City was the first in the U.S. to be affected by a West Nile outbreak in 1999. The worst West Nile outbreak in the U.S. to date came in 2002. That year in Illinois alone, there were 884 cases across the state, and 67 deaths, with 42 of them in Cook County.
