What is the County doing about mosquitoes?
The first rule of medicine is “Do no harm.” The County is approaching WNV in this way. we want to be sure our response does not cause more problems than the virus. We are preparing a phased response that calls for careful monitoring of the virus, and responding prudently to the level of risk. In the first and current phase we recommend taking personal protection actions, such as wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats. We also suggest avoiding mosquito areas at dusk, using repellents and cleaning up small containers where mosquitoes breed. If we reach a stage where humans are at high risk for contracting West Nile virus, we will alert the community and give appropriate recommendations.
