Mosquitoes in Lincolnwood Test Positive For West Nile Virus

A batch of mosquitoes in Lincolnwood have tested positive for the West Nile virus.

According to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District, the batch collected from a trap on July 13 tested positive on July 14. It is the first batch to test positive for the disease in Lincolnwood this summer.

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The NSMAD recommends that residents take “personal protection” measures to minimize mosquito bites, including, the use of insect repellent on exposed skin, wearing light colored, loose fitting clothing and avoiding peak mosquito feeding times during the hours around dawn and dusk.

Residents are urged to examine their property and eliminate any items that can hold water, particularly smaller items that may be easily overlooked.