HomeMy WebLinkAboutWest Nile Virus1 West Nile confirmed
1n Bryan resident
County health officials con -
firmed Monday this year's third
human case of West Nile virus in
Brazos County.
Citing privacy laws, officials
with the Brazos Valley Health
Department refused to release
information about the person's
condition and would say only that
the victim was from Bryan.
This year's first human infec-
tion of West Nile was confirmed
Sept. 9. The second case was
reported Sept. 14. Both live in
College Station, officials said.
Although weather has become
cooler, Marcy Hosking, a spokes-
woman for the local health
department, said the threat of
mosquitoes infected with the
potentially fatal West Nile virus
remains and mosquito season
could last until November.
Residents can protect them-
selves from mosquito bites by
using insect repellent, eliminat-
ing mosquito breeding sites such
as standing water and installing
or repairing door and window
screens. People also are urged
to wear long- sleeved shirts,
pants and socks while outdoors.
Staff and wire reports