District of Columbia Department of Health in the United States on Wednesday (27/07/2011), announced they have successfully identified the West Nile virus in mosquito samples in the region. This is the first case of West Nile virus were identified in this summer in the capital of the United States.
"Residents are asked to be careful because the mosquito has the potential to transmit West Nile virus to humans. And that is important for citizens to take the steps necessary anticipation to avoid contracting the virus," said U.S. Department of Health said in a statement.
"Residents are asked to be careful because the mosquito has the potential to transmit West Nile virus to humans. And that is important for citizens to take the steps necessary anticipation to avoid contracting the virus," said U.S. Department of Health said in a statement.
