Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Banquete

Officials with the city of Banquete have been notified of a mosquito pool that tested positive for West Nile virus on Aug. 28.

According to a press release from Nueces County, the infected mosquito was found in the area of the Banquete Community Center.

Residents of the area are encouraged to take the following precautions:

• Use mosquito repellant containing DEET
• Dress in long-sleeved shirts and pants
• Avoid outside activities at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active
• Drain any standing water to eliminate breeding

The Nueces County Vector Control is spraying outside the city limits of Banquete and will continue to monitor the mosquito pools.
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