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Second case of West Nile confirmed in York County

ROCK HILL, S.C. — There is a second confirmed case of West Nile virus in York County, health officials in South Carolina said in a news release.

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South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control officials recommend increased education and control measures following the confirmed case.

To help prevent mosquito exposure, eliminate areas of standing water, use insect repellent, keep skin covered and keep windows and doors closed.

DHEC officials also recommend spraying for mosquitoes within a 1-mile radius of Baylor Drive.

From the roadway, Gregory Pest Solutions will use a truck-mounted sprayer in the 1-mile radius surrounding Baylor Drive starting about 8 p.m. on Tuesday night and will continue until early morning.

The company will use the product Aqua-reslin, which will be applied in an “ultra-low volume manner.”

Only an ounce of product is used over an entire acre. While the material is not harmful to people, pets, other insects and gardens, it’s not recommended to be directly in the path of the spray.

To learn more about protecting yourself from mosquitoes, please visit the SCDHEC website at www.scdhec.gov. For any questions or concerns regarding the mosquito control spraying effort, please call 803-326-2300.

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