West Nile Virus Update -- 8.30.2012
Columbus Public Health – Media Update
DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL FOR WEST NILE VIRUS
FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012
WHAT: Columbus Public Health (CPH) will be spraying the areas highlighted in our on-line map to help control disease in our region. As of today, Columbus has recorded 3 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) this season, and the number of WNV-positive samples continues to grow. We urge residents to eliminate all standing water in their property to help prevent mosquito breeding.
CPH practices disease control and prevention for the WNV by trapping mosquitoes, investigating complaints, treating standing water, and spraying in areas with high mosquito counts and disease presence.
WHO: Columbus Public Health
WHEN: From Tuesday, September 4 to Friday, September 7 between the morning hours of 4 am – 6 am.
WHERE: The online map outlines the designated areas:
Tuesday September 4, 2012:
- East Columbus: (North Boundary- E. Broad St., East Boundary- Idlewild Dr., Brice Rd., South Boundary- Livingston Ave., West Boundary- Noe-Bixby Rd.)
- East Columbus: (North Boundary- Allegheny Ave., Roosevelt Ave., East Boundary -Barnett Rd., South Boundary- Astor Ave., West Boundary- Gould Rd.)
Wednesday September 5, 2012:
- Worthington: (North Boundary- I-270, East Boundary- Huntley Rd., South Boundary-Lincoln Ave., Highfield Dr., West Boundary- Railroad Tracks west of Linworth Rd.)
Thursday September 6, 2012:
- East Columbus: (North Boundary- E. Livingston, Astor Ave., East Boundary- Courtright Rd., South Boundary- Refugee Rd., West Boundary- College Ave.)
Friday September 7, 2012:
- Southwest Columbus: (North Boundary- Briggs Rd., East Boundary- Brown Rd., South Boundary- I-270, West Boundary- Holt Rd., Georgesville Rd.)
- **UPDATE** Southeast Columbus: (North Boundary- I70. East Boundary- Courtright Rd. South Boundary- Refugee Rd. West Boundary SR 33 and Winchester Pike)
DETAILS: Weekly spraying areas are determined by mosquito trap results and reports from field staff, the number and type of mosquitoes trapped, the number of infected mosquitoes and evidence of human disease. Updated spraying maps are available on the Columbus Public Health Web site.
MORE INFO: Additional information on West Nile is available at: www.publichealth.columbus.gov, www.cdc.gov, and www.epa.gov. Map online at: www.publichealth.columbus.gov.
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