Columbia County Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) reports a dead bird found in Columbia County has tested positive forWest Nile virus. This is the first case of WNV activity reported in the state in 2018. “This case reminds us that West Nile virus is already active in Wisconsin this season, so we all need to take steps to prevent mosquito bites to keep from getting sick,” said Karen McKeown, the State Health Officer. West Nile virus is spread to...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news