SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) The South Dakota Department of Health is confirming the state’s first case of West Nile Virus this season. It was detected in mosquito pools in Minnehaha County. Folks can take simple steps to protect themselves against the mosquito-borne virus, like applying repellent, wearing long sleeves, and removing standing water where mosquitoes breed. Symptoms of West Nile Virus include fever, headache, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and achy joints. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
West Nile Detected In Minnehaha Co.
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the state's first case of West Nile Virus this season, detected in mosquito pools in Minnehaha County. Health officials urge residents to protect themselves by using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and eliminating standing water to prevent mosquito breeding.
