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James E. Bums, MD. MBA, announced Aug. 12 that a dead crow found in the Tiger Valley area has been confirmed to have West Nile virus. This is the first positive bird to be found in Rappahannock County.
“People need to pay special attention to eliminating mosquito breeding areas around the home and protecting themselves from mosquito bites while outside this summer. We are expecting an increase in West Nile virus in birds and mosquitoes this year, which will increase the risk of human infection,” Charles Shepherd, District Manager said.
No human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Virginia, but human cases were confirmed in Maryland last year. In 2001, 215 birds, six horses, one mosquito pool and one chicken in a sentinel flock tested positive for West Nile virus in Virginia. West Nile virus was first detected in Virginia in the fall of 2000.
The West Nile virus positive crow was found in the Tiger Valley area of Rappahannock County on Aug 4, 2002. The Rappahannock County Health Department continues to provide testing of recently deceased crows, blue jays and raptors.
People can prevent mosquitoes from breeding by turning over or removing containers around the home where water collects, such as old tires, potted plant trays, buckets and toys. People also should clean birdbaths and wading pools once a week, clean roof gutters and downspout screens regularly, and
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