West Nile Virus Alert in West Michigan | Grand Rapids News

Ottawa County reports its first human West Nile virus case this year — the patient is hospitalized, likely bitten by a local mosquito. With similar cases surfacing in Kent County, experts warn the virus spreads through infected mosquitoes that feed on birds and then humans. While most people show no symptoms, some face serious illness. Stay protected now — even as fall arrives — by using repellent, covering up during dawn and dusk, and eliminating standing water. Mosquitoes stay active until the first hard freeze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9f8d4ee42aec9468