Health officials say one case of West Nile virus has been reported in York County

YORK COUNTY, SC — A case of West Nile virus was confirmed in a Rock Hill resident on Friday, according to the South Carolina Department of Health.

Based on this confirmation, health authorities want to increase awareness of the virus and control measures.

Residents are encouraged to avoid areas of standing water, use insect repellent, cover skin and keep windows and doors closed to protect against mosquitoes.

Another attempt to control the current mosquito population in the area is to deploy mosquito sprays within a one-mile radius of Constitution Boulevard, Westerwood Drive and Fargo Street.

This is expected to happen on Monday evening from 9 p.m.

From the roadway, crews will deploy a truck-mounted sprayer within a mile of these roads. They will use a product called Envion 4-4.

Health officials said that while the material is harmless to people, pets, other insects or gardens, it is not recommended to stay directly in the spray area.

Beekeepers within a 1-mile radius are advised to cover hives the night of spraying.

According to the CDC website, most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop any symptoms. The risk of serious illness is low.

The last confirmed West Nile case in Rock Hill occurred in September 2020.

For more information about the virus, including symptoms, treatment and prevention, click here.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the mosquito control spraying effort, please contact the York County Office of Emergency Management at 803-326-2300.

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