2 more locations test positive for West Nile virus

2 more locations test positive for West Nile virus
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For information on mosquito-control activities or for up-to-date mosquito-borne disease information, visit www.tchdnow.org or call 330-343-5550.

                        

The Tuscarawas County Health Department has been conducting trapping for the culex species of mosquito throughout the summer in Tuscarawas County. TCHD was notified on Thursday, Aug. 16 that two additional pools of mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile virus.

The locations of the traps that collected the positive pools are as follows:Saint Peters Lutheran Church, 3640 Old Town Valley Road, York Township, and Joyce Hill Road, York Township.

TCHD was notified on Friday, Aug. 10 that nine additional pools also tested positive for West Nile virus. The locations of the traps that collected the positive pools are as follows:

Zoar School House, 254 Fourth St., Zoar; Fort Laurens Museum, 11067 Fort Laurens Road, Bolivar; Bolivar Waterworks Park, Bolivar; Bolivar Commons Pool, 10107 Hollingsworth Drive NE, Bolivar; residential area on Indian Hills Drive NE, Bolivar; Ridge Road Cemetery, 1152 Ridge Road NE, Sandy Township; Christian Chapel Church, 7439 Main St. NE, Zoarville; residential area on state Route 212, Mineral City; and residential area on Raber Road, Dover, Ohio Fairfield Township.

The health department has completed spraying at the above nine locations and will respray in approximately two weeks.

The health department will respond to the two additional positive pools according to Center for Disease Control guidelines. Spraying within a 2-mile radius of the location of the positive pool will occur on more than one occasion, pending permission has been granted from township or municipality leaders. Spraying will begin on Monday, Aug. 20 and continue throughout the following week. In the case of rain, high winds or cold temperatures, spraying will be postponed. Persons with respiratory problems should take appropriate actions to remain indoors while spraying is occurring. 

Residents are encouraged to follow the following guidelines from the Ohio Department of Health:

—Avoid mosquito bites. It is import to prioritize personal protection to prevent mosquito bites.

—Wear EPA-registered mosquito repellents whenever mosquitoes are present and follow label instructions.

—Wear long, loose, light-colored clothing.

—Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside.

—Help reduce mosquito breeding around your home. Get rid of potential mosquito-breeding sites to help prevent mosquito-borne diseases.

—Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, discarded tires and birdbaths.

—Consider using products containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, available at many garden and home-improvement stores, to control mosquito larvae in containers that are too large to empty. Follow the label instructions.

—Have all horses vaccinated against WNV. All horse owners should vaccinate their animals against West Nile virus. Contact your vet to find out more information on this important vaccine.

Taking these steps will help protect against mosquito-borne diseases including West Nile virus and Zika virus.

For information on mosquito-control activities or for up-to-date mosquito-borne disease information, visit www.tchdnow.org or call 330-343-5550.


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