The Philadelphia Health Department is spreading the word about the West Nile virus’ presence in the city and asking for the public’s help combatting the further spread of the disease, they are also asking for help from residents.
https://www.metro.us/news/local-news/philadelphia/west-nile-virus-philly
By Sam Newhouse
The health department is cautioning residents that mosquito season is not over. And the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has said this year marks the highest level statewide for West Nile virus activity in the mosquito population since 2000.
As a result, the city’s health department is taking steps to control mosquitoes but is asking for the public’s help too.
http://www2.philly.com/philly/health/science/philly-11-west-nile-cases-20180921.html
By Frank Kummer
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley issued a statement Friday urging residents to wear mosquito repellent and dump standing water, which is essential to breeding.
Anyone who experiences unexplained headaches, weakness or fatigue should contact their primary care physician.
The Philadelphia Health Department has treated more than 57,000 storm drain inlets with larvicide to prevent mosquito breeding. The department also has conducted four aerosol sprays to kill adult mosquitoes in areas where West Nile Virus is known to occur.
https://www.phillyvoice.com/eleven-cases-west-nile-virus-reported-philly/
By John Kopp
Philadelphia health officials are confirming nearly a dozen cases of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus so far this year. KYW Newsradio’s Mark Abrams reports.
By Mark Abrams
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