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Three Las Vegas area ZIP codes report West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes

The Southern Nevada Health District identified the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the season in Clark County. Positive samples were found in three different Las Vegas area ZIP codes. Health officials are urging residents to remove standing water from yards, pools, and patios.

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Health officials confirmed the first positive mosquito tests of the season across three ZIP codes.

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  1. West Nile Virus Detected in Three Las Vegas ZIP Codes

    The Southern Nevada Health District identified the first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes of the season in Clark County. Positive samples were found in three different Las Vegas area ZIP codes. Health officials are urging residents to remove standing water from yards, pools, and patios.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Southern Nevada Health District identified the first mosquitoes of the season to test positive for West Nile virus in Clark County.
    • West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes were found in three Las Vegas area ZIP codes.
    • Health officials advise residents to check yards, pools, and patios for standing water.
    • West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
    • Most people infected with the virus do not develop symptoms.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mosquitoes in the 89121 ZIP code in southeast Las Vegas first tested positive.
    • The first mosquito pool of the season tested positive in the 89123 ZIP code.
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