MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Marion County is warning residents of another confirmed case of the West Nile virus.
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Health officials said there have been four cases of the mosquito-borne illness since July 2024.
DOH-Marion and the Marion County Board of County Commissioners will conduct ultra-low volume sprays in specific areas.
There are some precautions from health officials that can help avoid mosquito bites.
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See the tips below:
Protect yourself with insect repellant
- Read labels carefully before using repellant.
- Always apply insect repellant to exposed skin or clothing, not under clothing.
- Look for repellants that are suitable for children
- Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Do not apply permethrin to your skin.
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Stop mosquitos from breeding
- Mosquitos breed near standing water.
- Repair holes in screens.
- Keep doors and exterior windows closed.
- Use air conditioning
- Keep screens on all windows.
- At least once a week, empty or cover these things that can hold standing water: buckets, toys, child pools, pool covers, birdbaths, trash and recycling bins, boats, car covers, roof gutters, coolers, tires, and pet dishes.
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