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Health Department: West Nile virus detected in Cincinnati, but no need for alarm

Health Department: West Nile virus detected in Cincinnati, but no need for alarm
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Health Department: West Nile virus detected in Cincinnati, but no need for alarm
The West Nile virus has been detected in a Cincinnati neighborhood, city health officials said, but added there's no need to be alarmed.Mosquitoes along Greenwood Avenue in North Avondale tested positive, officials with the Cincinnati Health Department said.But city leaders added that there's no need for alarm, as it's normal to get positive samples at this time of year.Health officials said they are currently setting up additional traps in the area to monitor the mosquito population.The Health Department collects mosquitoes at various locations throughout the city each year in order to test for the West Nile virus. Flyers are distributed to those living in areas that test positive for the virus.City leaders say there are several things residents can do to prevent mosquito bites. For more information, click here.

The West Nile virus has been detected in a Cincinnati neighborhood, city health officials said, but added there's no need to be alarmed.

Mosquitoes along Greenwood Avenue in North Avondale tested positive, officials with the Cincinnati Health Department said.

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But city leaders added that there's no need for alarm, as it's normal to get positive samples at this time of year.

Health officials said they are currently setting up additional traps in the area to monitor the mosquito population.

The Health Department collects mosquitoes at various locations throughout the city each year in order to test for the West Nile virus. Flyers are distributed to those living in areas that test positive for the virus.

City leaders say there are several things residents can do to prevent mosquito bites. For more information, click here.