West Nile Virus detected in Grant County mosquitoes

Grant County Mosquito Control District #1 was notified Thursday that nine mosquito samples submitted for testing were positive for West Nile Virus, making this the first detection of the virus in Grant County this year. The positive samples were found in the north Potholes area, south of Moses Lake. Statewide in 2014 there have been 28 positive mosquito samples. To date, there have been no human, bird or horse cases in Washington state.

The positive samples indicate the virus is present in Grant County. The health district advises residents take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. These...