Salt Lake County reported its first case of West Nile virus this year on Friday, with an adult hospitalized. They expect there are more undiagnosed cases in the county.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake County Health Department reported its first case of West Nile virus on Friday — the fourth Utahn with West Nile virus this year.
"There are a growing number of mosquitoes carrying the disease ... so it is now especially important that people protect themselves from mosquito bites, particularly in the hours from dusk to dawn," said Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director at the Salt Lake County Health Department.recommends minimizing exposure to mosquitos, and being cautious until the first hard freeze of the year.
In 2022, there were a total of five human West Nile virus cases, and in 2021, there were 28 cases and three people died.
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