LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — West Nile Virus has been present in each Jackson and Eaton Counties, well being officers say.
Jackson County Well being Officers say three people and one further chicken have now examined optimistic for the virus. On August 23, well being officers reported two birds had examined optimistic for the virus, however no people. Two crows and a sandhill crane examined optimistic for the virus.
In Eaton County, well being officers introduced Friday three birds had examined optimistic for the virus. Two of the birds have been crows, the the third chicken was a pink tail hawk.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 11: Feminine mosquitoes collected from traps round Harris County are chosen after which sorted by species on the Mosquito Survey facility Tuesday, June 11, 2024 the place they are going to be examined for the presence of West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis virus in Houston. (Kirk Sides/Houston Chronicle by way of Getty Pictures)
The Eaton-Barry County Well being Division says “symptoms of illness include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash.”
There isn’t any vaccine for the virus.
However officers from Eaton-Barry County Well being Division say there are methods to stop an infection with the mosquito-borne virus.
“To lower your risk of mosquito bites, use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus,” officers wrote in a information launch Friday. “When spending time outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, wear long sleeves, pants, and socks for extra protection. Keep doors and windows closed, or make sure screens are in place to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. Additionally, eliminate standing water around your home, such as in buckets or bird baths, as mosquitoes can breed in these areas.”
Well being officers report there are 19 human circumstances of West Nile Virus have been reported this 12 months within the state of Michigan.
