Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Chicago, some suburbs

CHICAGO -- Mosquitoes found in the city of Chicago, Highland Park, and Skokie have tested positive for the West Nile virus this summer.In Chicago, West Nile-positive mosquitoes have been identified in three Chicago community areas, all of them on the South Side. Those community areas are Greater Grand Crossing, Roseland, and West Pullman.The Illinois Department of Public Health previously confirmed the first mosquitoes had tested positive for the virus in Illinois for the year on May 17.

Olusimbo 'Simbo' Ige said in a news release. 'The best way to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases is to avoid mosquito bites and take measures to stop them from breeding around your home.'It is advised to drain any standing water around homes that might be left in flowerpots, gutters, pet water dishes, or birdbaths. Between dusk and dawn, it is best to wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing including long pants, socks, and shoes.

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