Bird in McLean County tests positive for West Nile virus

Posted on September 29, 2020
The health department reminds residents to avoid mosquito bites by reducing exposure, use insect repellent, and report dead birds and areas of stagnant water. (WJBC file photo)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Tuesday was notified a bird in Bloomington tested positive for West Nile virus.

The bird was in the 61704 zip code, which covers parts of south and east Bloomington. Staff from MCHD are going door-to-door to provide WNV prevention information at residences in the surrounding area.

Health officials said the seasonal decline in day and evening temperatures has not removed the risk of contracting West Nile.

The health department reminds residents to avoid mosquito bites by reducing exposure, use insect repellent, and report dead birds and areas of stagnant water.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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