The DeKalb County Board of Health announced Friday that workers trapped a mosquito in Tucker that tested positive for West Nile virus.
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It was the first case of West Nile logged in the county this year, the press release said. No human cases have been reported.
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The Board of Health says it regularly traps mosquitoes and tests them for viruses as part of a comprehensive mosquito control program. They also provide residents with a list of precautions in order to stop the spread of disease, including:
- eliminate standing water in gutters and yard debris;
- trim grass, weeds and vines;
- wear long sleeves, pants and socks outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk;
- make sure doors and screens are tight and not in need of repair;
- wear bug spray with DEET or other ingredients proven effective.
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