A human case of West Nile virus was confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services in a resident of Brazos County. This is the first human case since 2016.
Mosquitoes trapped from one location the week of Sept. 10 in Brazos County tested positive for WNV. Keep in mind that all of Brazos County is positive for WNV.
Brazos County Health Department officials have notified mosquito control personnel with the City of Bryan, City of College Station, and Texas A&M University.
All Brazos County residents are urged to keep up their defenses and practice the Four D’s:
- Drain standing water around the house, including tires, cans, flower pots, rain gutters, buckets, wading pools, puddles, etc. Trim grass and shrubs and do not over water lawns and gardens.
- Wear insect repellent containing DEET.
- Stay indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active.
- Dress in long sleeves and pants when outdoors to prevent bites.
For more information, visit www.brazoshealth.org.
