The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed an 81-year-old woman from Oakland County died due to complications from West Nile Virus (WNV), the Oakland County Health Division announced today. She is the first human WNV-related death in Oakland County since 2003 and the first this year in Michigan. “This is a tragic reminder of how severe West Nile Virus can be, especially for adults over 50 who are at greater risk for severe illness," said George Miller, director of … [Read more...]
Two Confirmed Cases of West Nile Virus in Oakland County
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Recently, the Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) received laboratory confirmation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Oakland County. So far this year, two mosquito pools, a crow and a blood donor have also tested positive for WNV. “All residents are strongly urged to follow prevention tips to protect themselves from WNV, especially those who are 50 and older who are more susceptible to severe symptoms,” said Kathy … [Read more...]
Oakland County Blood Donor Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
September 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this week health officials confirmed a crow tested positive for the West Nile Virus. Now, the Oakland County Health Division received confirmation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of a blood donor testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in Oakland County. The American Red Cross consistently tests blood donations for a wide variety of infectious diseases. Recently, mosquito pools and a crow have also tested positive for WNV in Oakland County. “With so … [Read more...]
Health Officials Confirm Crow Positive for West Nile Virus in Oakland County
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) today said a crow collected in Oakland County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services laboratory confirmed the positive test. Mosquito pools in Oakland County have also tested positive for WNV in recent weeks. “This is an important reminder that West Nile Virus is present in our community,” said Kathy Forzley, OCHD manager / health officer. “Many of us are spending time outdoors, especially with the … [Read more...]
Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
According to the Oakland County Health Division, the first mosquito pool testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) has been found in a trap set in southeastern Oakland County. As in previous years, the late summer months have shown an increase in mosquitoes testing positive for the WNV. Oakland County residents are urged to protect themselves from the threat of WNV by taking necessary precautions. “Although no human cases of the virus have been confirmed in Oakland County this year, … [Read more...]
Educate and protect yourself against West Nile Virus
August 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Health Division (OCHD), under the leadership of L. Brooks Patterson, is urging individuals to take precautions to minimize mosquito exposure and protect themselves from West Nile Virus (WNV) after the virus was identified in a bird in Oakland County. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, this is the first species testing positive for WNV in Oakland County. As of August 15, 2014, there are no human cases of WNV in the state of Michigan or Oakland … [Read more...]
Guard against West Nile Virus over July 4th
July 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson urges residents to take precautions to minimize mosquito exposure and protect themselves from West Nile Virus (WNV). The recent rainfall coupled with warmer weather creates the perfect breeding ground for a large mosquito population to develop very quickly, the Oakland County Health Division said. “Our Health Division stresses prevention to avoid mosquito bites when outdoors for any activity,” Patterson said. “Using insect repellent and removing … [Read more...]
