EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County Public Health officials confirmed the third case of West Nile Virus infection in the state. A Lane County resident contracted the virus during a trip to Idaho, health officials said. Although the risk of getting West Nile Virus is low, people are encouraged to protect themselves against mosquito bites, Oregon … Continue reading »
Campers Not Worried About West Nile
EUGENE, Ore. — Folks are already filing into the campgrounds for Labor Day weekend. With a recently confirmed case of West Nile virus in Coos County, we wondered if nearby campgrounds had any plans of attack outlined. Lane County Parks and Recreation representatives said they don’t have anything out of the ordinary set up. Most … Continue reading »
West Nile Virus Case in Coos County
COOS COUNTY, Ore. — Coos County Public Health has confirmed a case of West Nile Virus in the county. They say one person has been infected with the virus, which is spread by mosquitoes. The virus causes mild flu-like symptoms. County health officials say even though the chances of contracting the virus are low, you … Continue reading »
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
TALENT, Ore. — For the first time in five years, mosquitoes are testing positive for West Nile Virus in Southern Oregon. The mosquitoes were found in Talent near the Bear Creek Pathway. Health officials say the illness can be hard to detect since 80 percent of infected people don’t show any symptoms, but it can … Continue reading »
