Local public health authorities are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites after multiple people contracted West Nile virus in the area during recent months.
The warning comes as more individuals are expected to spend time outside during the upcoming holiday weekend. Officials emphasized the importance of remaining alert to the threat posed by disease-carrying mosquitoes.
West Nile virus is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes and can cause serious illness in humans. Health experts recommend using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding outdoor activities during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.