Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Increased West Nile Virus Activity in Champaign

Tuesday - Aug 20, 2013

Champaign, IL - Several mosquito samples have recently tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). "This is the time of the year that we expect to see an increase of WNV between the bird and Culex mosquito populations. It is important for people to now take precautions to help prevent WNV," said Jim Roberts, Environmental Health Director at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD).

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