West Nile Virus on the Rise | Austin News

Mosquito season’s turned deadly this year—rainy springs and summer swells have fueled a West Nile virus outbreak, with Williamson County reporting 30 positive traps (double last year) and Texas hitting over 900. Birds carry the virus, infecting mosquitoes that then spread it to humans—especially risky for older adults. No local human cases yet, but officials are spraying in hotspots like Leander and Georgetown. Stay safe: use repellent, wear long sleeves at dawn/dusk, and eliminate standing water—your yard could be a breeding ground. 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/13025dcb6f2aceae