{"id":22785,"date":"2025-09-19T13:20:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=22785"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:20:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:20:58","slug":"rhhd-alerts-the-public-to-increased-risk-of-transmission-of-west-nile-virus-in-henrico-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2025\/09\/19\/rhhd-alerts-the-public-to-increased-risk-of-transmission-of-west-nile-virus-in-henrico-county\/","title":{"rendered":"RHHD Alerts the Public to Increased Risk of Transmission of West Nile Virus in Henrico County"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 19, 2025<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[10530],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[4]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Contact:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, <\/span><a href=\"mailto:bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[8730,10530],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,4]}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;469777462&quot;:[8467,10656],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,4]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD Alerts the Public to Increased Risk for Transmission of West Nile Virus in Henrico County<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">RICHMOND, Va<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">. \u2013 The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) alert the public to the increased opportunity for transmission of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/epidemiology\/epidemiology\/epidemiology-fact-sheets\/west-nile-virus-wnv\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">West Nile Virus<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (WNV) in Henrico County. According to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Henrico County\u2019s Department of Public Works\u2019 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/henrico.gov\/works\/engineering-environmental-services\/mosquito-info\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vector Surveillance and Control Division<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, at least 50 percent of mosquito trap sites tested in the past two weeks have returned positive results for West Nile Virus. There have been no recent documented human cases of WNV in Henrico County.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mosquito trap sites collect a pool of mosquitoes from a specific area; if one mosquito in a trap tests positive, regardless of how many mosquitoes are in the trap, the trap site is considered positive. RHHD and Henrico County consider 50 percent or more of mosquito trap sites testing positive for WNV for two consecutive weeks to indicate higher risk for WNV transmission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">West Nile Virus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in Virginia. People can get WNV after being bitten by an infected mosquito. WNV cannot spread through coughing, sneezing, or touching, or through eating infected animals or birds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The majority of people with WNV infection have mild or no symptoms. People 55 years of age and older, and people with certain medical conditions such as cancer or kidney disease, are more susceptible to illness and account for most of the serious WNV illnesses, which can lead to permanent disability or death.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">WNV symptoms include:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fever<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headache<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Body aches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vomiting and\/or diarrhea<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rash (25\u2013 50 percent of cases)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There is currently no vaccine available for WNV in humans. Mosquito control programs and personal protective measures provide the best protection against exposure to infected mosquitoes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to protect yourself from mosquitoes:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wear loose-fitting and long sleeves and pants and limit the amount of exposed skin when you\u2019re outside in areas where mosquitoes may be active.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The mosquitoes that transmit WNV are most active from dusk until dawn, but they can bite you at any time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Consider using an <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/insect-repellents\/using-repellent-products-protect-against-mosquito-borne-illnesses\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">EPA-registered insect repellent<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> on your skin or clothing.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When using insect repellant on children, keep the following in mind:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The American Academy of Pediatrics<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/environmental-health\/promoting-healthy-environments-for-children\/insect-repellents\/?srsltid=AfmBOopWGsuGPDE7sViowwrKgczSmW_aqSN7ZQYZHtDzeINsYft0v8_c\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recommends<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">using products containing no greater than 30% DEET on children.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do not use insect repellent on babies under two months of age.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Oil of lemon eucalyptus and para-menthane-diol should never be used on children under three years of age.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sleep with windows and doors closed unless they are well-screened.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to prevent mosquito habitats on your property:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check outside your residence to be sure there are no containers of standing water. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some mosquitoes lay eggs in containers of water, including containers that only hold about as much water as a bottle cap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dump water that collects in containers each week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wading pools, ornamental ponds, bird baths, neglected swimming pools, flowerpot trays, buckets and used tires can all serve as sources of standing water for mosquitoes to breed in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wash out containers each week before refilling them with clean water.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mosquito eggs take about one week to hatch.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cover or store boats or buckets upside down to prevent water from collecting in these containers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use mosquito <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mosquitoes\/mosquito-control\/larvicides.html\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">larvicide dunks<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to regularly treat containers of water that cannot be dumped or drained.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Larvicide dunks kill mosquito larvae in stagnant water sources during warm months when mosquitoes are active.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Follow instructions on the package for correct use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Henrico residents can request a free inspection of their property to look for mosquito breeding sites and offer advice to limit mosquitoes around the home. Fill out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/henrico.gov\/services\/mosquito-inspection-form\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">inspection form<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> if you are interested.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please visit the Virginia Department of Health <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/mosquitoes\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for more information on mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illness. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for more health and safety information. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follow RHHD on Instagram (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"># # #<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are sister public health agencies serving our connected communities. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/rhhd.gov\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rhhd.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/henrico.gov\/health\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">henrico.gov\/health<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RichmondHenricoHealthDistricts\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">RHHD Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> | IG: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/richmondcity_hd\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">@richmondcity_hd<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2025\u00a0 Media Contact: Bryan Hooten, 804-807-1727, bryan.hooten@vdh.virginia.gov\u00a0\u00a0 RHHD Alerts the Public to Increased Risk for Transmission of West Nile Virus in Henrico County\u00a0 RICHMOND, Va. 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