It's the first case in Yakima County and in Washington State. Yakima Health District officials say a Yakima resident has been diagnosed with West Nile virus.

FIRST A HORSE NOW A HUMAN

Officials say the human case comes after a report of West Nile virus disease in a horse from Yakima County announced by Washington State Department of Agriculture last week. Health officials say the person was likely exposed to infected mosquitoes in Yakima County. They say anyone living in or visiting Yakima County could be infected if they're not protected against mosquito bites.

HAVE YOU BEEN AROUND MOSQUITOS?

Have you been in an area of Yakima County where you could have been bitten by a mosquito? If so and you aren't feeling good make sure you contact your health provider.

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