New test results on mosquito pools were received by Columbus Public Health from the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory this morning which identifies four new pools positive for West Nile Virus. Accordingly, the priority list for mosquito adulticiding (fogging) has been changed to reflect this new information. District 10 (Clintonville) originally scheduled for mosquito adulticiding tomorrow morning, Tuesday, August 26th, has been reprioritized and next week’s mosquito adulticiding locations will be posted on August 29th on the CPH web site at:< /span>

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Although the relative risk of contracting West Nile Virus is less than in previous years, Columbus Public Health urges all residents of Columbus and Worthington to avoid mosquito bites by wearing long sleeves and long pants, using insect repellants containing DEET, and staying indoors at times of peak mosquito activity – dawn and dusk.

Regards,

Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA

Environmental Health Administrator