Estela Hernández
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Dallas records second case of West Nile Virus

Dallas - A blue jay found in ZIP Code 75230 near the intersection of Walnut Hill Lane and Thackery Street has tested positive for West Nile Virus.  The bird was reported on July 13, 2005, and a test conducted later that same day confirmed that the blue jay was infected with the virus. 

The City’s Environmental & Health Services Department staff will make additional mosquito collections in the immediate area and will also treat nearby storm sewers to reduce the number of adult mosquitoes.  Should additional positive indications of West Nile Virus be detected truck based spraying of the area will be scheduled in accordance with the Dallas Mosquito Control Plan. 

Mosquito collections in several sections of Dallas County have recently been found to be infected with West Nile Virus indicating that the disease is wide spread. 

Dallas residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites by reducing outdoor activity during evening and nighttime hours.  Residents who are going outside during these times should cover their arms and legs and use a mosquito repellant. 

Residents should eliminate standing water to prevent mosquito breeding and the spread of the West Nile Virus. Standing water can be found in swimming pools that are not kept clean, ponds, pet watering dishes, birdbaths, potted plants, old tires, empty containers, toys and clogged rain gutters.

For additional information about Mosquito Control, visit the City’s website at http://www.dallascityhall.com/dallas/eng/html/mosquito_control.html.

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