West Nile Virus Spreads in Houston | Texas News

West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Houston, with two confirmed human infections—one in Harris County, another in Montgomery County. Fort Bend County, which recently declared a public health emergency due to soaring mosquito numbers, saw its positive mosquito tests jump from 14 to 32. While aerial spraying helped curb mosquito populations, officials are now shifting focus to nighttime ground spraying and urging residents to adopt the “Four Ds” for protection: avoid outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, wear long sleeves, use DEET-based repellent, and drain standing water. One infected person is a woman in her 50s, reminding everyone that while most cases are asymptomatic, severe symptoms can include fever, body aches, and neurological complications. 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/a0400f801e2195ee