(Montgomery County) The Iowa Department of Public Health reports that the first case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in the state. The victim is an adult age 61 to 80 years old from Montgomery County. Mosquitoes spread the West Nile virus. The I-D-P-H says the best way to prevent West Nile is to wear mosquito repellant or avoid the times when they are active. The disease can be fatal in some cases.
West Nile Case reported in Montgomery County
May 28, 2021 | 6:00 AM
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