Public Notification of the Detection of West Nile Virus within City Limits

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District has identified a probable positive human case of West Nile virus infection. As a result of this positive case, the Vector Control Disease Response Plan will be implemented, and a targeted adulticide spray will be conducted.

This operation will cover a radius of half a mile to one mile from the source location and will occur over three consecutive days, commencing tonight, Friday, October 25, and concluding on Sunday, October 27.

The Vector Control program reminds the public to keep themselves safe by caring for their property by ensuring grass and shrubs are properly trimmed. Mosquitoes breed in stagnant water. Residents can reduce mosquito breeding grounds by draining any standing water, including water that collects in empty cans, tires, buckets, clogged rain gutters, and saucers under potted plants.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District recommends following the 5 Ds of Defense:

DEET - If you will be outside - use insect repellent containing DEET.

DRESS - Dress in long sleeves and pants when you're outside.

DAWN, DAYTIME, and DUSK - Mosquitoes are most active at dawn, daytime, and dusk. Avoid being outside during these times of the day.

DRAIN - Curb mosquito breeding areas by draining standing water.

DOCTOR - Consult your physician if you feel sick after being bitten.

Please call 311 to report abandoned property, high grass, or standing water.

For more information, media representatives can contact Public Information Officer Cassandra Hinojosa at 361-826-2944 or [email protected].