Travis County officials confirm 31 mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus - KSAT San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Austin Public Health officials are confirming that 31 pools of mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Austin-Travis County.

Three probable human cases of West Nile Virus have also been reported in the county so far, officials say.

Mosquito update: There have been 31 total mosquito pools positive for West Nile Virus this year across Austin-Travis County.

Earlier this month, Brazos County Health District’s Mosquito Surveillance Unit also confirmed that mosquito samples from the area have tested positive for the West Nile Virus as well.

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Austin Public Health officials say there are some preventative measures you can take to help contain the spread of the West Nile Virus