WDH urges caution with high levels of West Nile virus activity

CHEYENNE—The Wyoming Department of Health is reminding residents to be cautious about mosquito bites due to ongoing West Nile virus activity.

As of Thursday, 11 people have been reported with WNV, including six with severe disease and one death.

“We are still seeing a lot of WNV activity in Wyoming,” said Courtney Tillman, epidemiologist at the WDH, in a news release. “We want to remind everyone to take steps to prevent mosquito bites.”

WNV has been detected in mosquitoes, animals and humans throughout the state, but the eastern half of the state is seeing high levels of WNV activity.

Most people who are infected with WNV will not develop symptoms and may never know they were infected. About 20% of people will develop mild

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