West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes Across Three Minnesota Counties

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in three counties in Minnesota. This news makes health officials warn people to be careful.

The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) collected samples from Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties. The samples tested positive for West Nile virus on June 17. This is the first time this year that the virus has been found. It usually appears in Minnesota during this time.

Last year, there were over 120 cases of West Nile virus in Minnesota. About 50 of these cases were in the Twin Cities. Culex tarsalis mosquitoes carry the virus to humans, according to MMCD.

The MMCD is increasing its work to watch for mosquitoes and treat areas with more risk. Residents are asked to use insect repellent, wear long sleeves, and clear any standing water. These actions can help reduce mosquito bites and the risk of the virus.

How much do you know?

In which counties in Minnesota have mosquitoes with West Nile virus been found?

Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota

Hennepin, Scott, and Clay

Ramsey, Dakota, and Olmsted

Anoka, Hennepin, and Washington

When did the samples tested positive for West Nile virus?

June 1

June 5

June 17

June 30

How many cases of West Nile virus were there in Minnesota last year?

50

75

120

150

Which type of mosquitoes carries the West Nile virus according to MMCD?

Aedes aegypti

Culex pipiens

Culex tarsalis

Anopheles quadrimaculatus

What are residents asked to do to reduce mosquito bites?

Use insect repellent and wear long sleeves

Stay indoors

Plant more trees

Keep windows open

What is the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District abbreviated as?

MMCD

MMD

MCC

MCDC

West Nile virus was found in Minnesota for the first time this year on June 17.

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Last year, there were over 100 cases of West Nile virus in Minnesota.

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The MMCD is reducing its efforts to monitor mosquitoes.

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Culex tarsalis mosquitoes do not carry the West Nile virus.

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Residents are advised to keep standing water around their homes.

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The virus usually appears in Minnesota during the winter months.

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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found in three counties in .

The samples tested positive for West Nile virus on .

About 50 of the cases of West Nile virus were in the .

The MMCD is increasing its work to watch for mosquitoes and treat areas with more .

Residents are asked to clear any standing .

Insect repellent and wearing long can help reduce mosquito bites.

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