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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Garland

The mosquitoes were collected off North Spring Court, near Campbell and Jupiter roads, according to Garland health officials.
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West Nile Virus has been detected in a group of mosquitoes collected in Garland, officials said Friday.

The mosquitoes were collected off North Spring Court, near Campbell and Jupiter roads, according to Garland health officials.

It's the first confirmed presence of West Nile Virus in Garland in 2018. Mosquitoes in Dallas, Highland Park, Irving and Mesquite have also tested positive for West Nile Virus this year.

Go here for a complete list of zip codes where mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus in Dallas County.

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