SALT LAKE CITY — Health officials discovered two confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Cache County, they announced Friday.

The Bear River Health Department announced the news of the two human cases a day after Salt Lake County confirmed a case in its jurisdiction, bringing Utah’s total to three human cases.

“ West Nile virus spreads to humans and animals from bites of infected mosquitoes. Symptoms of WNV include fever, headache, rash, vomiting, body aches, and diarrhea. In rare cases, it can lead to neurological problems,” The Bear River Health Department said.

The department also instructed people to follow the “five D’s” to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illness:

Drain: Get rid of standing water around your home.

Dawn and Dusk: These are the peak times for mosquitoes. Av

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