West Nile Virus Cases Rise To 15 This Year in El Paso

According to the City of El Paso Department of Public Health, the total number of West Nile Virus cases have totaled to 15 this year so far.

While the first day of fall began yesterday – in El Paso the sporadic rains and heat still linger and so do the mosquitos in our area. The 15^th West Nile Virus case involves a man in his early 80s with underlying medical conditions.

The following is a table of the cases reported to the Department of Public Health so far this season:

Female Late 70s Underlying Medical Conditions
Female Late 70s Underlying Medical Conditions
Female Early 50s Underlying Medical Conditions (Deceased)
Female Early 30s No Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Late 30s No Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Early 80s Underlying Medical Conditions (Deceased)
Male Early 30s No Underlying Medical Conditions
Female Mid 70s Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Early 80s Underlying Medical Conditions
Female Mid 70s Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Early 80s Underlying Medical Conditions
Female Early 30s No Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Late 80s Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Early 60s Underlying Medical Conditions
Male Early 80s Underlying Medical Conditions (New)

While it isn’t as hot as last month, the sporadic rain showers have mosquitos lingering a bit longer around our region and authorities are urging residents to follow the four D’s to help avoid getting bit by these pesky bugs.

DEET - Use insect DEET repellents
DRESS - Wear long sleeves, long pants, and socks if possible when outdoors.
DUSK / DAWN – Avoid peak mosquito biting hours (from dusk to dawn)
DRAIN – Drain standing water from your yards or inside your homes including flowerpots, gutters, pool covers, pet water dishes, birdbaths and any standing water in general.

For more information call 2-1-1 or visit EPHealth.com.