A bird in Brown County has tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to the Brown County Health and Human Services Public Health Division. This is the first bird that tested positive for West Nile virus in Brown County since surveillance for the mosquito transmitted virus began May 1.
Health officials are saying that residents of Brown County should now take more preventative measures to avoid being bitten by mosquitos. Some tips to do that are to limit time spent outside at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active, Make sure window and door screens are in good repair to prevent mosquito entry and to apply insect repellent to clothing as well as exposed skin since mosquitoes may bite through clothing.