AUSTIN, Texas — For the second time this year, West Nile virus hasThe latest positive mosquito pool was discovered in the 78744 ZIP code in southeast Austin, less than a month after the first positive poolAustin Public Health officials used the same trap in both of its recent findings. Now, the team is working to combat the issue by adding a type of insecticide called larvicide to surrounding bodies of water.
"While the positive pools have only been seen in 78744, I encourage everyone in Austin and Travis County to follow best practices and protect themselves from mosquitoes through the rest of the year," APH Director Adrienne Sturrup said.
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