So far in 2022, four mosquito sample pools have tested positive for West Nile virus in Williamson County, says WCCHD.
WCCHD recommends residents know the dangers of West Nile and to "fight the bite" with the Three D's:standing water in flowerpots, pet dishes, or clogged gutters so mosquitoes don’t have a place to breed and treat water that can’t be drainedHow is West Nile virus spread?
About 1 in 150 who are infected can develop a severe illness affecting the central nervous system such as encephalitis or meningitis , says the CDC.
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