A mosquito sample recently taken in the northwest part of the city of Shelbyville has tested positive for West Nile Virus.
The Shelby County Health Department and the Indiana State Department of Health test mosquitoes from different parts of the county periodically every summer.
It is approaching a critical period for potential transmission to humans throughout this month. The substantial rainfall recently will result in adding significantly to the population of mosquitoes which are already out there. Recommendations for the appropriate use of repellents and elimination of breeding sites such as containers that hold water near homes do work, when followed to reduce human cases.
Thus far, no confirmed cases of human diseases, and no horse cases have been reported.
USDA opens enrollment for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
Fulton County farms to be featured at Indiana State Fair
Passenger killed, driver injured in car-tree crash
Three northern Indiana athletes finish 1-2-3 in Athletes with Disabilities division of 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Former Starke County jail matron pleads guilty to theft charges
The Heartery hosting May Day Food and Household Item Drive
4C Health announces Rural Pre-Med Summer Internship Immersive
Boating restrictions on Tippecanoe Lake Chain and Barbee Lake Chain lifted
