Health officials are reporting McHenry County’s first West Nile Virus-related death since 2018.
The person, who was in their 80s, developed symptoms in August and later passed away from the virus.West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne illness with no available vaccine or specific treatment. Health officials say mild symptoms can be managed with rest and fluids, but they urge residents to seek medical attention if symptoms become severe.Common symptoms of the virus include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches.
The department recommends wearing long sleeves and pants during peak mosquito activity, especially around dawn and dusk, and using EPA-approved insect repellents, such as:"Culex mosquitoes typically breed in stagnant water with high organic content, often found in artificial containers like rimless tires, abandoned swimming pools, buckets, bird baths, and clogged gutters," the MCDH said in a press release.
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