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Press Release
For immediate release July 27, 2010
Contact: John Althardt, (317) 221-2316
Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus Confirmed
The Marion County Health Department has confirmed testing sites with mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus.
These findings are expected at this time of year.
Sites testing positive include:
- 3000 block of East Orange Street, Center Township
- 410 block of East 21st Street, Center Township
- 5900 block of South Oakcrest Drive, Franklin Township
- 5400 block of Bogey Drive, Lawrence Township
- 9000 block of Shady Tree Lane, Lawrence Township
- 10000 block of East 75th Street, Lawrence Township
- 3800 block of West Southport Road, Perry Township
- 4900 block of South Meridian Street, Perry Township
- 1800 block of Caribbean Drive, Warren Township
- 8000 block of North Illinois, Washington Township
- 320 block of East 48th Street, Washington Township
Health officials stress it is likely mosquitoes with the West Nile virus are active throughout Marion County.
Taking a five-minute walk around where you live, work and play is important. Look for any container capable of holding water. These containers should be regularly cleaned, covered or placed indoors.
Clogged gutters, ornamental garden ponds, splash pools, unused tires and poorly operating septic systems are examples of potential mosquito breeding spots.
To date, there have been no confirmed human cases of West Nile virus.
Those having mosquito-related questions are encouraged to contact the health department at 221-7440.
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