Health & Fitness
DuPage County Resident Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, a woman in her 40s showed symptoms in mid August — the first Illinois case of 2020.
DUPAGE COUNTY, IL (CBS) — A DuPage County resident tested positive for West Nile Virus, marking the first confirmed human case of 2020 in Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, a woman in her 40s showed symptoms in mid August.
Health officials are warning of West Nile Virus expose amid the pandemic while outdoor activities are more prevalent. Officials recommend using insect repellent when outside to protect from mosquitos carrying the virus as well as avoiding standing water.
