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First West Nile Virus-Related Death Of 2018 Reported In Montgomery County
Posted on · The woman who died was in her 60s and resided in the east side of the county.
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West Nile Virus Death in Harris County, Effects of Deportation in Houston, And ‘Community Conversations’ Outreach Series
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering
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Missouri City, Seabrook Ramp Up Mosquito Spraying after Last Week’s Heavy Rains
Posted on · Last week's heavy rain lead to increases in mosquito populations, per officials
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West Nile Virus Found At 18 Locations In Harris County
Posted on · Officials say to dump standing water and wear insect repellant this summer
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West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitos Found In Montgomery County
Posted on · he Montgomery County Mosquito Abatement team detected its first West Nile virus positive mosquito of the season
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Harris County Officials Urge Public To Be Alert About Beginning Of A New Mosquito Season
Posted on · They note these insects just need the amount of water contained in a bottle cap to breed.
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‘Smart’ Mosquito Trap Used To Prevent Spread Of Zika And West Nile Virus
Posted on · Harris County has been pilot-testing the Microsoft Trap, which captures particular mosquito species -- those capable of spreading the Zika virus and other diseases.
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Study Indicates West Nile Virus May Be Underdiagnosed In Houston Region
Posted on · A CDC journal on infectious diseases has published the research this month.
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Mosquito Hunters Set Traps Across Harris County, Searching for Signs of Zika
Posted on · Harris County operates one of the largest mosquito control operations in the country, with more than 50 scientists and technicians who trap, freeze, and grind up mosquitoes to test for viral threats such as West Nile and dengue.
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Number Of Mosquitoes With West Nile Surpasses That Of 2012
Posted on · No human cases have been confirmed yet in Harris County.
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West Nile Virus Back in Mosquito Population in Harris County
Posted on · Harris County reports a mosquito has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the first local appearance of the virus in 2014.