The first positive case of the West Nile Virus for the year has been confirmed in far-southern Illinois.
The Southern 7 Health Department has confirmed a positive test for the West Nile Virus in mosquitoes in Massac County. The case was reported this past Wednesday, and was confirmed from a mosquito trap set in the county. They also said traps were placed in each of their lower seven counties during May and will be tested weekly until mid-October.
So far, no human cases have been reported in the region. Health officials continue to stress residents take precautions using the three “Rs”, which include reduce, repel and report.