West Nile Case Discovered in Haverford

An instance of West Nile virus appeared in Haverford on Friday, according to a release from the state Department of Environmental Protection.

According to the statement, a mosquito that tested positive for West Nile was found in Haverford. The mosquito was one of five West Nile-positives found in Delaware County on Friday: cases were found in Bethel, Upper Chichester and Upper Darby.

DEP and county WNV staff are responding with additional surveillance and control as needed, according to the statement.

For more information on the West Nile positives, check the state’s website.