WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — A person in Williamson County has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), according to the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD).
WCCHD reported this is the county’s first case of 2024.
According to the report, the person is a resident in his 50s and lives in the southern part of the county.
According to WCCHD, 13 mosquito trap samples have tested positive for WNV so far this season. In 2023, 35 mosquito trap samples have tested positive for the virus.
“West Nile virus cannot be transmitted from human to human; infection occurs from the bite of an infected mosquito,” WCCHD said.
The health district said people should remain vigilant to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to prevent mosquitoes from breeding on their personal property.
“Mosquitoes breed in standing water, all it takes is a teaspoon. By draining all sources of standing water in and around your property, you can reduce the number of places mosquitoes can lay eggs and breed,” WCCHD said.
