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First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Chicago This Year
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First West Nile Virus-Positive Mosquitoes Reported In Chicago This Year

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No humans have tested positive, per the Chicago Department of Public Health. The best way to prevent the illness is to prevent mosquito bites.

CHICAGO — West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes have been reported in Chicago for the first time this year, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Friday. Mosquitos can transmit the potentially serious virus to humans via bites, but no cases... [2524 chars]

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