The Douglas County Health Department confirms the first human case of West Nile in their jurisdiction this year.
They say it's a male under 20 years of age, who is hospitalized and recovering.
The health department also confirms Douglas County's first pools of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus.
The pools are located north of downtown Omaha and near 120th and West Maple Road.
West Nile Virus is spread through the bites of mosquitoes that have fed on birds that are infected with the disease.
Experts say to reduce mosquito bites:
• Use a mosquito repellent with 30 percent DEET or another CDC-approved repellent.
• Wear light colored, loose, long-sleeved shirts and pants, shoes, and socks when outdoors.
• Avoid outdoor activity around dawn and dusk when mosquitos are most active.
• Remove standing water near your home or ask the Health Department to treat it.
Douglas County had a record 71 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in 2018.
Last year, the county experienced 19 confirmed cases, but had only two cases in 2020, the year of Covid's arrival.
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