DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ohio Division of Well being has confirmed the primary West Nile Virus case in Ohio in 2025.
The Fulton County Health Department introduced a case of West Nile Virus in one of its residents. That is the primary human case of 2025 reported in Ohio.
West Nile Virus is unfold by mosquitos and whereas most individuals don’t get critically ailing, some folks can get very sick.
Well being specialists say there are a number of methods to guard your self from mosquito bites, and subsequently West Nile Virus.
- Use bug spray
- Put on lengthy sleeves and pants
- Keep indoors throughout peak mosquito instances (round daybreak or nightfall)
- Repair screens on doorways and home windows to maintain mosquitos outdoors
- Dump any standing water in buckets, flower pots, and many others — mosquitos lay eggs in nonetheless water
The Ohio Division of Well being will proceed to supply updates on West Nile Virus as wanted. Click here to go to their web site.
