More Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — A half-dozen batches of mosquitoes have tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Glenview. Out of 12 batches tested between July 16-22, half came back positive, according to a report released Wednesday by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.

In all, 10 of 79 batches collected this season in Glenview/Golf have tested positive for the virus.

The first infected batches of the summer in Glenview were collected between July 5-8, and discovered in the Northfield-based agency's lab on July 12.

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Though the current risk of infection is low, NSMAD said in its report it is increasing. The agency encourages residents to stay safe, with the best suggested protection being an EPA registered mosquito repellent.

In addition to Glenview, mosquitoes in Evanston, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka also tested positive for the West Nile Virus in the latest collection. In total, for the neighboring municipalities, 27 of 152 batches collected tested positive (47 of 900 for the season).

NSMAD also encourages residents to wear proper attire and eliminate or drain items that can hold stagnant water around their properties.

For more information, including the latest test results, and to ask for assistance with large areas of standing water or to report sites with an abundance of potential water holding containers, check out NSMAD's website here.