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SUFFOLK, Va. – The West Nile virus continues to be found in Suffolk says the city.
Officials with Suffolk say the city 's Division of Mosquito Control confirmed they' ve been finding mosquitoes with West Nile virus.
The city says the Virus (19659002) The City of Sault Ste. v. Suffolk, which includes the North Street Area, Market Street Area, and the neighborhoods of Lakeside and Philadelphia. by operating increased mosquito monitoring, treatment of standing water, catch basins and evening spray applications for adult mosquitoes are also being used.
The city offers free Mosquito Dunks, Suffolk Fire & Rescue Stations 1, 3 , 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, The Media & Community Relations Office at City Hall, Whaleyville Community Center, East Suffolk Recreation Center, and all Suffolk Public Libraries. 9002] Mosquito Dunks You must be 18 years of age or older, have proof of residence in the City of Suffolk, proper picture identification and sign the "Information Sheet" at the respective location. Placing Mosquito Dunks in stagnant water habitats is a common practice used to eliminate mosquito larvae, said the city.
The City says it has never had a diagnosis of West Nile virus in humans.
According to City research, "80 percent of people (about 4 out of 5) who are infected with West Nile virus." Up to 20 percent of the symptoms people who exhibit mild symptoms of West Nile virus have fluid-like symptoms and sometimes swollen lymph acorns or a skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. In the most severe cases (1 of 150) of West Nile virus, individuals will develop a severe illness which can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
City of Suffolk's tips to keep you safe against the West Nile virus:
* Remain indoors during times of greatest mosquito activity
The Hours of Dusk to Dawn
* Wear loose, long, and light-colored clothing when outdoors
* Use insect repellents containing DEET according to the instructions.
City of Suffolk's tips to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas around your:
Empty water- holding containers:
o buckets , drums, bottles, tin cans, wheel barrows, potted plant trays, etc.
* Properly disposes of used tires.
* Clean roof gutters, downspouts and corrugated black drainpipes of any water collection.
* Clean wading and swimming pools
* Drain water from tarps
* Place Mosquito Dunks in stagnant water areas around your home which include ditches and low lying areas
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