Department of Health Advisory (West Nile Virus)

                    DOH-Walton Issues Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory

Walton, Fla.—The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is informing  residents of a confirmed human case of locally-acquired West Nile Virus Disease.  DOH-Walton and South Walton Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by   ground treating, spraying the areas, and emptying any standing water in the area. 

DOH-Walton reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.  

The Department continues to conduct statewide surveillance for mosquito-borne illnesses,  including West Nile virus infections, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria, chikungunya, and dengue. Residents of Florida are encouraged to report dead birds to the  Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s site. 

For more information, visit the Department’s mosquito prevention webpage or contact Patti Roberts at Patricia.roberts@flhealth.gov  850-892-8015 

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