Here’s where Tarrant officials will spray for West Nile virus after samples found
Tarrant County Public Health will spray in unincorporated southeast areas of the county in response after mosquito samples positive for West Nile virus were found in the area.
Weather permitting, spraying will occur between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday after “all resident notifications have been completed,” according to a news release.
The first West Nile virus human contraction in the county this year was reported on July 21. The patient, who had underlying health conditions, died. It was the first West Nile virus death in the county since September 2018. Officials did not release the person’s age, sex or date of death but did confirm it was a senior citizen.
Since West Nile virus seasonal surveillance began on April 1, the county has reported 138 positive samples from the Tarrant County region. Officials have tested 2,146 mosquito samples in that time.
Officials urge residents to safeguard against WNV by dumping standing water on their property, use repellent, and whenever possible, dress in long pants and long sleeves during all hours of the day.
More information about WNV can be found on the county’s WNV webpage. Recommendations on measures to protect yourself can also be found on the county website.
