According to a Denton County Public Health news release, the case was one of four reported on Sept. 18, including others in Little Elm, Roanoke and Fort Worth, bringing the total number of human cases of West Nile virus in the county this year to seven.
“With the continued activity of West Nile Virus mosquitoes and the announcement of additional human cases in Denton County, we urge community members to stay proactive in reducing mosquito breeding sites and using repellents,” said Juan Rodriguez, DCPH assistant director and chief epidemiologist, in the release.
What else?
Following the report, Flower Mound officials plan to immediately increase monitoring and trapping operations in a .5-square-mile radius of the affected area, according to a town news release. However, a specific location was not disclosed to protect patient confidentiality.
The context
DCPH officials are advising residents to minimize the risk of contracting West Nile virus by:
- Draining standing water
- Dressing in long sleeves and pants when outside
- Using EPA-registered repellent that includes ingredients such as DEET
