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Tag: west nile virus

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First human case of West Nile virus identified in Lake County

by Sam BorciaAugust 17, 2021 10:14 AM 2021-09-14T23:37:39-05:00

The Lake County Health Department announced Tuesday the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County in 2021. Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said the case was found in a Deerfield man, who is in his 70s. He became ill in late July. On August 3, the Illinois Department of Public […]

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First batch of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in McHenry County

by LMCS Staff ReportJuly 23, 2021 2:12 PM 2021-09-14T23:38:42-05:00

Health officials are making the public aware after a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year in McHenry County. A mosquito “pool,” also known as a batch of mosquitoes, was sampled on July 13 in Fox River Grove and later tested positive for West Nile virus. The […]

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First batch of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Lake County

by LMCS Staff ReportJune 23, 2021 4:01 PM 2021-06-23T16:29:35-05:00

Health officials are warning the public and offering tips after a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year in Lake County. A mosquito “pool,” also known as a batch of mosquitoes, was sampled on June 16 in Lake Bluff and tested positive for West Nile virus. The […]

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