Mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus in Montgomery County

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Mosquito in Montgomery County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquito in Montgomery County tests positive for West Nile Virus

Montgomery County officials are taking precautions after a mosquito tested positive for the West Nile Virus.

The county started spraying Monday night in the area off Imperial Oaks Boulevard, which is the location of where the West Nile sample was found.

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This is the first positive sample in the area this season.

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