Kent woman diagnosed with West Nile; state’s third case this year

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Health

The Delaware Division of Public Health has announced that an 87-year-old Kent County woman has become infected with West Nile virus. This marks the state’s third case of a Delawarean contracting the virus in 2021. The woman indicated no travel history that could have led to transmission, meaning she contracted the virus in Delaware. To protect the patient’s privacy, DPH is …

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – September 26, 2021

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

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Delawareans warned to protect themselves from mosquito bites

Betsy PriceHeadlines

DNREC is warning state residents to avoid mosquito bites and to empty outdoor vessels that might hold water for mosquito breeding.   With West Nile Virus showing up more frequently in sentinel chickens, the state is warning residents to try to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control said that the fall is …

Kent County man first Delawarean with West Nile infection since 2018

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Health

  For the first time since 2018, West Nile virus has been found a Delaware human.   A 69-year-old Kent County man has become the first Delawarean to be infected with the West Nile virus since 2018. The virus is transmitted through the bites of mosquitoes. The state is investigating the case to see if there is a travel history …

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – August 1, 2021

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

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West Nile virus found in Delaware chickens infected by mosquitoes

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Health

West Nile virus has been found in Delaware chickens, infected by mosquitoes.   West Nile virus has popped up in sentinel chickens, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Tuesday. The state routinely tests some chickens for mosquito-borne illnesses including West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis. Both can make people sick and, in a few cases, …