HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Vanderburgh County officials say the county has seen an increase of reported West Nile Virus human cases and one West Nile Virus related death.

According to the Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD), over the past several weeks there have been nine human cases reported mostly in the northern part of Vanderburgh County. According to the CDC, based on incidence rates, Vanderburgh County is one of the top 10 counties in the US reporting human cases of the West Nile Virus.

VCHD is advising the public to take precautions against mosquito bites due to the increase in cases of West Nile Virus being contracted. Due to drought-like conditions and warmer weather in September and continuing in October, the risk of mosquitoes transmitting the disease will continue until

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