First West Nile death found in South Dakota - KOTA Territory News

First West Nile death found in South Dakota

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According to The Department of Health, a Hughes County resident in the 80 to 89 age group has died of West Nile virus encephalitis. It is the first West Nile related death reported in South Dakota since 2007.

To prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of the potentially deadly virus, the department recommends the following personal precautions: 

  • Use mosquito repellents and limit exposure by covering up.
  • Limit time outdoors from dusk to midnight when mosquitoes are most active.
  • Get rid of standing water that gives mosquitoes a place to breed.
  • Support local mosquito control efforts.  

People over 50, pregnant women, transplant patients, individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure are at high risk of contracting West Nile Virus.

Thirteen South Dakota counties have now had West Nile detections.

 

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