Surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases is being conducted by several agencies, including the MDHHS, the Departments of Natural Resources (MDNR) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and local health departments.
Health officials have confirmed single cases of West Nile virus in Duval and Nassau counties, according to the Florida Department of Health. Again, no human cases have been identified.
Interior Health said it works closely with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control and Canadian Blood Services to monitor West Nile virus activity. Signs of the virus include flu-like symptoms, where the horse seems mildly anorexic and depressed. Wear long sleeves and long trousers sprayed with insect repellent such as DEET to keep biting insects away. Recommendations include: removing stagnant water sources; keeping animals inside during the bugs' feeding times, which are typically early in the morning and evening; and using mosquito repellents. Keep mosquitoes outside by having tightly-fitting screens on all of your windows and doors. The bugs become infected when they bite a bird that carries the virus, like ravens, crows or jays.
Smoky air returns to Seattle through at least Wednesday
Climate change may be a contributing factor to the alerts and to poor air quality, said meteorologist David Brown. It's the second time in a week smoke from wildfires has pushed the state's air quality into unsafe level.
Avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active.
·Use mosquito repellent. Apply mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin.
The hot and muggy weather is creating optimal breeding conditions for mosquitoes.
EPA says its new coal plan could ‘adversely affect human health’
The AP obtained a copy of the summary, which asserts that the Obama-era plan exceeds the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act. The EPA forecasts these extra deaths due to the cocktail of harmful chemicals that coal plants belch out during operation.
After it rains, you should tip and toss any standing water, where mosquitos may breed, including clogged gutters. If they're not, fix any broken screens as needed to keep the pests out of your house. If you've got a plastic swimming pool, empty it when it's not in use.
Wear loose-fitting clothes with long sleeves and trousers.
However, the organisation has insisted there is little risk to public health. "And it's the major problem with West Nile", he added.
Separated by war, mother sees son for first time in 68 years
Since 1988, more than 132,000 people have registered with the Red Cross in South Korea for the reunion programme. The oldest participant this year, Baik Sung-kyu, is 101, and will meet his daughter-in-law and granddaughter.