From the desk of Robert Rappaport on Thursday, July 2nd 2009 at 7:02
WEST NILE VIRUS 2009
Arizona has recorded the season's first case of West Nile Virus. Maricopa County and state health officials confirmed Wednesday that a woman in her 40s has been diagnosed with the virus. Authorities say the woman is out of the hospital and is recovering at home.
Staying indoors between dusk and dawn is the best advice to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes that carry the virus. Experts also says you should get rid of standing water that can become a breeding ground for the pests. If you get West Nile Virus, the odds are you won't die and you may not ever know about it. But, hey, be careful anyway. The season gets worse as the summer progresses.
You can learn more about West Nile Virus here.
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