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HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESSES ALERT ~ADDITIONAL HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS INFECTION CONFIRMED~
Media contact: Wendi Jackson, Public Information Specialist chd64pio@flhealth.gov
Volusia County, Fl. – The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) today issued a mosquito-borne illness alert for Volusia County. Human cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed and there is a heightened concern additional residents will become ill.
DOH-Volusia continues to advise the public to remain diligent in their personal mosquito protection efforts by remembering to “Drain and Cover.”
DRAIN standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.
COVER skin with clothing or repellent.
COVER doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your house.
For more information on which repellent to choose, consider using the Environmental Protection Agency’s search tool to help you choose skin-applied repellent products.
The Florida Department of Health continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses, including West Nile Virus, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, St. Louis Encephalitis, Malaria and Dengue. For more information on mosquito-borne illnesses, visit the Florida Department of Health online or call the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, (386) 274-0694.
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