The first human case of West Nile virus in the region this year has been confirmed in a local resident. Though Central Texas is at the tail end of what’s considered mosquito season (May-November), recent rainy weather has extended the dangers and Austin Public Health is recommending taking all due precautions. Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said in a news release, “Warm, wet weather is prolonging the mosquito season and we should take steps to prevent getting mosquito bites when around standing water.” The health department did routine testing in July that identified the first positive mosquito pools in ZIP codes 78759, 78754, 78723, 78721, 78704, and 78744. Find more details about symptoms and precautions here.
Watch out for West Nile
