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Officials confirm West Nile Virus in South Carolina



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Richland County officials say Forest Acres and St. Andrews will be sprayed after routine tests discovered mosquitos with West Nile Virus.

Residents across the county are told to avoid mosquito bites, and to eliminate any standing water on their property where the bugs can breed.

“We strongly encourage everyone to take personal protective measures even though they may not be within the specific areas we mentioned,” said Tammy Brewer, Manager of Vector Control for Richland County. “Just because those sites have been identified as positive doesn’t mean they are the only sites with West Nile Virus present.”

Spraying is expected to start this week, and residents are advised to stay indoors while spray trucks are in their area.

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