7.15.2006

Let-down headline of the day...

" West Nile Virus Detected in Prince William"

MANASSAS, Va. - Prince William County health officials say mosquitoes found in the eastern part of the county have tested positive for West Nile virus.

It's the first confirmed finding of the virus in the county this year and the second in the state.

The Virginia Department of Health announced last week that West Nile virus was detected in a group of Fairfax County mosquitoes.
State health commissioner Robert Stroube says activity early in the season indicates there could be higher occurrences of the virus.

Last year, the first activity was detected mid-July in suburban Richmond. There was one human case of West Nile virus in 2005.

(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)