Sprayings Set As 16 More West Nile Positives Found In Montco

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Heavy rains in the area have helped the continuing spread of West Nile Virus in the later summer months in Montgomery County.

Heavy rains in the area have helped the continuing spread of West Nile Virus in the later summer months in Montgomery County. The latest test results from the Pennsylvania Department of Health have located 16 positive samples in the county, including in ten different communities.

The testing published on Aug. 15 found 124 positive mosquito samples around the state, along with two birds and three humans.

Spraying has already been done in several Montgomery County towns this summer, and new rounds of spraying have already been announced for Pottstown, Lower Pottsgrove, and Upper Providence, authorities said.

Spraying will take place in Upper Providence on Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Meanwhile, spraying is also set for Pottstown and Lower Pottsgrove on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

The following Montgomery County communities had a positive mosquito test:

  • Collegeville

  • Douglass (2)

  • Franconia

  • Limerick

  • Lower Moreland (2)

  • Montgomery

  • Norristown

  • Pottstown (2)

  • Royersford

  • Upper Providence

The risk of being infected with West Nile from a mosquito is very low, officials said, but residents are still urged to take simple precautions, like using repellent and removing standing water from their property.

West Nile Virus typically causes fever but can lead to neurological illness in extremely rare cases.

For more details on what residents can do to limit mosquito populations and protect themselves from the virus, see here.
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