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West Nile Virus on the Rise in Utah | Salt Lake City News
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Salt Lake County just confirmed its first human case of West Nile Virus this year — a lucky break, as the adult is expected to fully recover. With mosquito traps already catching the virus in 86 samples locally and 296 statewide — a massive jump from last year’s 39 — health officials are sounding the alarm. Mosquitoes can travel miles, so protection is needed everywhere. Most infected people show no symptoms or only mild flu-like signs, meaning actual cases are likely far higher than reported. Last year, 49 confirmed cases resulted in 4 deaths. Stay safe: wear long sleeves after dark, eliminate standing water, clear gutters, and check screens — small steps with big impact until the first hard freeze.
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