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The Vector Borne Disease Program (VBD) will be conducting aerial larviciding applications to treat mosquito larvae beginning May 5.
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The CCHHS and DCMA report the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City and Douglas County area for this year. The person was confirmed to have West Nile and was diagnosed with the less severe form of the virus.
Many people who are infected with West Nile Virus have no symptoms, but about 1 in 5 will develop flu-like illness.
The Washoe County Health District says a North Valleys resident has tested positive for West Nile Virus. It is the first human case this year in Washoe County.
Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City, Douglas County area for 2016.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus in Carson City in additional areas. Officials tested wetlands, ditches and other small bodies of water early September, primarily along the I-580 freeway.