LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department sprayed for mosquitoes early Wednesday, according to a release.

LFCHD officials said a Lexington resident in the 40505 zip code tested positive for West Nile Virus.

The spraying took place between the hours of 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the 40505 and 40502 areas.

"For spraying to occur, the wind speed must be less than 10 mph, the temperature must be greater than 55 degrees F and there can be no rain or dense fog. The mosquito spray used by the health department only affects adult mosquitoes that are in the air at the time of spraying," the health department wrote.

This summer, LFCHD drew attention to the "Fight the Bite" initiative to eliminate mosquitoes.

In the announcement, the health department encouraged communit

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