Montgomery County Detects West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes After 1 Positive Sample
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Updated · WPVI-TV · Aug 19
Montgomery County Detects West Nile Virus in Mosquitoes After 1 Positive Sample
3 articles · Updated · WPVI-TV · Aug 19
Summary
Lower Merion Township mosquitoes collected last Thursday tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting Montgomery County health officials to announce the detection.
Officials said the finding came from a mosquito sample, confirming the virus is present in the local mosquito population.
Residents were urged to remove standing water around homes and limit outdoor activity from dusk to dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.