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Two mosquito trap samples collected in Georgetown have been tested positive for West Nile virus.

This is the second positive West Nile virus test for the Sun City Yellow Rose Trail trap over the past two weeks, according to a Williamson County and City Health District and Georgetown City press release.

From August 11, the health district announced that it had installed an expanded trap site in addition to the original Yellow Rose trail site, and one of the expanded traps also had a positive test result on Wednesday. It wasn’t clear from the release in which the extended trap was placed.

West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the United States. In 2020, it was announced that there were seven West Nile positive mosquito trap pools in Williamson County.

The Georgetown is currently following the Health District’s proposals for the control of mosquitoes that require truck-mounted spraying, in addition to enhanced monitoring and testing, public engagement and education, the release said.

Enhanced mosquito control efforts will also continue with hydrostatic treatment using larvicides.

It was announced that the city would spray pesticides on areas of positive samples for three consecutive nights starting Friday. City vehicles use pyrethrin-based pesticides along road traffic and in public parks. According to the release, pyrethrin is a chemical contained in chrysanthemum.

If wind speed is less than 10 mph, spraying will occur.

Mosquito repellent products do not pose a significant health risk, but if possible, people and pets may want to stay indoors while spraying, Release said.

No West Nile virus has been transmitted to humans this year in Williamson County.

Austin’s public health officials said an adult living in northern Travis County was confirmed in late July as the first possible human case in the county with West Nile virus disease.

Symptoms of an infection include fever, headache, body aches, skin rashes on the trunk, and swollen lymph nodes.

People over the age of 50 and/or people with a weakened immune system are at increased risk of severe symptoms such as stiffness, disorientation, coma, tremor, loss of vision, paralysis, and rare deaths. Become.

The most important way to prevent the West Nile virus is to reduce the number of mosquitoes that people work and play with.

• Eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites and reducing mosquito bites are the most effective line of defense against West Nile virus exposure. As part of the Fight the Bite campaign, health districts recommend 3D for mosquito safety.

• Drain water standing in flowerpots, pet dishes, or clogged gutters. This leaves mosquitoes no room to breed and process water that cannot be drained.

• Protect with EPA approved insect repellents

• Wear long sleeves and pants outdoors.

For more information, visit the WCCHD website at wcchd.org or the Texas Department of State Medical Services West Nile website at txwestnile.org.

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