Additional mosquito pools tested positive for W. Nile
TCHD was notified on Monday, July 16 that four additional pools of mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile virus.
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 Monday, July 16 that four additional pools of mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile virus. While there are four pools that tested positive, the pools were obtained from two locations only and all collected in the same day.
The locations of the traps that collected the positive pool are McClusky Park in Dennison and Thornwood Park on Jewett Road in Dennison.
The health department will respond to the 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, beginning on Thursday, July 19.
It is important to note that spraying has already occurred in the locations listed above, due to high trap counts last 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.
The health department had been notified earlier in the month that there was a positive pool in Warren Township. Spraying has already occurred in this area.