Southern Seven Health Department issued the following announcement on Sept. 10.
IDPH has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus in Illinois for 2020. The individual is a DuPage County resident that became ill in mid-August.
“While we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also remember to take steps to protect our health from other illnesses,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “In an effort to decrease our risk of contracting COVID-19 from indoor settings, many of us are spending more time outdoors while still socially distancing. As we enjoy the outdoors, we need to protect ourselves from other viruses carried by mosquitoes by wearing insect repellent and getting rid of standing water around our homes.”
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Source: Southern Seven Health Department
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