MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Mosquitoes collected near Crab Creek north of Moses Lake have tested positive for West Nile virus, Grant County Mosquito Control District No. 1 announced this week.

The mosquitoes were trapped Aug. 24 during routine testing, and results were confirmed Sept. 3 by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Officials say it is possible mosquitoes carrying the virus could be present in other areas of the county.

“Although most people will not get seriously ill from West Nile virus, we do not want anyone to get sick because of a mosquito bite,” said Amber McCoy, investigation and response manager for the Grant County Health District.

Grant County is the third county in Washington to report positive mosquito samples this year, following Benton and Yakima counties. No hum

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