West Nile Virus Detected in Washington

West Nile virus has officially arrived in Washington state, detected in dead crows in Benton County — a warning sign the virus is active, even without human or horse cases yet. Officials are ramping up mosquito surveillance and spraying insecticide in key areas Thursday evening to curb spread, while urging residents — especially seniors and immunocompromised individuals — to eliminate standing water and stay vigilant. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/1e80f9ec61d2aa5d