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HEALTHJul 20 · 18:18 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTEAlianna Kendall-Brooks

West Nile virus found in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes: How to protect yourself

West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes collected in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, with no human cases reported. The CDC notes it is the leading mosquito-borne illness in the U.S., and officials emphasize prevention measures like repellent and eliminating standing water.

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