COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Even with the weather being so nice, there’s things you should be aware of before going outdoors. DHEC has reported an outbreak of West Nile virus and the first death from the disease in several years. “Last known West Nile virus death in South Carolina was several years ago in 2018,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC…
SC DHEC says a person from the Midlands has died from West Nile Virus
The City of Columbia says it has been alerted of Human Transmission of West Nile Virus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) — City of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude on 7/31/22. Here’s information / map provided of the general spraying area. MosquitoSprayMission 2022 07 28 Officials say spraying…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) — City of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude on 7/31/22. Here’s information / map provided of the general spraying area. MosquitoSprayMission 2022 07 28 City of Columbia spraying…
DHEC says residents can help the health agency track West Nile virus by submitting certain species of dead birds for testing.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants your help tracking the West Nile virus. Now through November 30, DHEC officials say if you find any dead birds, submit them to the department for testing. Specifically, DHEC says they are looking for dead crows, blue jays, house finches and house sparrows.
File ABC Columbia RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)– Richland County officials say they will spray for mosquitoes in Forest Acres and St. Andrews after routine tests confirm West Nile Virus activity in those areas. According to county officials, the presence of the virus was detected in two areas, but residents across the County are advised to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites…
The City of Columbia announced Monday that two dead birds found within the city limits tested positive for West Nile Virus.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The calendar may say October but the temperatures have felt more like the middle of summer and that’s why State Health and City officials don’t want you to let your guard down when it comes to mosquitos. DHEC says there has been an increase in the number of mosquitos infected with West Nile this year. According to DHEC,…
