Abilene, Texas, sprays insecticide after West Nile virus cases found in two neighborhoods. Abilene, Texas, pulveriza insecticida después de casos de virus del Nilo Occidental encontrados en dos vecindarios.

Abilene, Texas, has started spraying insecticide in response to West Nile virus cases found in two neighborhoods. Abilene, Texas, ha comenzado a pulverizar insecticida en respuesta a los casos de virus del Nilo Occidental encontrados en dos vecindarios. The virus, spread by mosquitoes, can cause flu-like symptoms or severe illness. El virus, transmitido por los mosquitos, puede causar síntomas parecidos a la gripe o enfermedades graves. Health departments advise residents to use repellent, wear long clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during dusk and dawn to prevent bites. Los departamentos de salud aconsejan a los residentes que usen repelente, vistan ropa larga y eviten actividades al aire libre durante el anochecer y el amanecer para evitar las picaduras. The virus has been detected in multiple states, with health officials urging precautions as the season continues. El virus ha sido detectado en varios estados, con funcionarios de salud instando a tomar precauciones a medida que continúa la temporada.