The presence of West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample collected in Lackawanna County. The positive sample was taken at the intersection of East Parker Street and Boulevard Avenue in the City of Scranton. No human cases have been reported in Lackawanna County at this time.
Officials from Lackawanna County and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection are responding to the situation. Residents in this area are advised to take precaution when outdoors. Reduce mosquito habitat by eliminating standing water around the home. Water in birdbaths should be changed on a weekly basis. Swimming pools should be kept clean and chlorinated.
For more information on West Nile virus and the Pennsylvania West Nile Virus Control Program, please visit http://www.westnile.state.pa.us
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