Thursday, September 20, 2012
Will County now has three confirmed human cases of West Nile Virus this summer. DuPage County has 19.
A Bolingbrook woman in her mid-50s has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus, according to the Will County Health Department. She was hospitalized September 1, two days after reporting fever, headaches, vomiting, and visual complaint. She was discharged from hospital September 6, and her illness has been classified as West Nile Virus fever. Two human cases—one in Bolingbrook and one in Crest Hill—were reported Tuesday. That brings Will County's West Nile Virus count to three. A Romeoville woman was diagnosed with West Nile Virus last month. She is in her early 40s and reportedly experienced a range of symptoms, including a fever, stiff neck, rash, acute sensitivity to light and confusion. She was hospitalized Aug. 7 and discharged Aug. 15…
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
With cases of human West Nile Virus rising in DuPage County, Woodridge veterinarian Amy Van Tassel talks about the risk to your dog or cat.
Two of the 17 cases of West Nile Virus have resulted in deaths in DuPage County.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Sabrina Wu
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department announced on Monday that there are now 17 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County. Those affected by WNV are in their 20s-70s, and are located in Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. Two of those 17 cases resulted in fatalities related to WNV infection. On Aug. 18, Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. A 64-year-old man from Elgin also succumbed to the disease on Aug. 23. The Centers for Disease Control announced in August that this summer's outbreak of West Nile virus is on track to be the worst in United States history. In Illinois, health officials …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed since last week, according to the DuPage County Health Department.
The DuPage County Health Department continues to urge residents to take precautions to minimize the risk of mosquito bites. The latest request comes as the health department said additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in DuPage County. The count has risen to 12 with cases of the virus confirmed in residents from Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. Woodridge's contractor, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Control, conducted a village-wide mosquito spray for adult mosquitoes after dusk last night. According to a media announcement about the spraying, the spraying would occur after dusk on Sept. 5 if weather interfered with any operations. Clarke is also Darien's …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Cases have been reported in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville and Villa Park, and now, Elmhurst.
- PUBLIC SAFETY
- Sabrina Wu
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department announced Friday that there are now 10 human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage County, including a newly reported case in Elmhurst. Those affected are in their 20s to 70s. In addition to Elmhurst, cases have been reported in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville and Villa Park. On Aug. 18, Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. A 64-year-old man from Elgin also succumbed to the disease on Aug. 23. The Centers for Disease Control announced last week that this summer's outbreak of West Nile virus is on track to be the worst in United States history. In Illinois, health officials have warned residents of the high risk for …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take proper precautions.
The DuPage County Health Department announced on Monday that there are now seven human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in DuPage County. Those affected by WNV are in their 40s-70s, and are located in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville and Villa Park. One of those seven cases resulted in a fatality related to West Nile virus infection. WNV is transmitted to people by infected mosquitoes, and can be prevented by: · Using insect repellents when you go outdoors. · Wearing long sleeves and pants from dusk to dawn. · Installing or repairing screens on windows and doors. Using air conditioning, if you have it. · Emptying standing water from items outside your home such as flowerpots, buckets …
Monday, August 20, 2012
A Villa Park man is the second person in DuPage County to contract West Nile Virus this summer.
The DuPage County Health Department has reported the second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in DuPage County in 2012. A Villa Park man in his 50s has contracted the virus, according to a release from the health department. Earlier: Downers Grove Woman Diagnosed with West Nile Virus The Health Department reminds County residents that the presence of WNV is widespread in DuPage County so the risk of WNV is elevated and may remain so until the arrival of cooler temperatures. Therefore, County residents should concentrate on personal protection and are urged to be cautious, but not curtail their outdoor activities. The number of cases is expected to increase, since additional reports have been received and confirmation is anticipated in …
