Lombard, IL – The DuPage County Health Department has raised the Personal Protection Index to Level 3 — High — following multiple confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the county.
According to the department, the elevated alert means residents should take immediate steps to protect themselves from mosquito bites, particularly during the evening and early morning hours when the insects are most active.
The Village of Lombard issued a reminder urging residents to:
- Drain standing water around homes to reduce breeding sites.
- Use EPA-approved insect repellents when outdoors.
- Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes, especially at dusk and dawn.
- Apply household sprays or yard treatments for temporary mosquito control.
The county’s “Fight the Bite” campaign emphasizes the motto “Reduce, Repel, Report” — urging residents not only to protect themselves but to report dead birds or areas of heavy mosquito activity to local authorities.
The West Nile virus can cause flu-like symptoms in most individuals, but severe infections may lead to neurological complications, particularly for older adults or those with weakened immune systems.
Residents can learn more about local mosquito abatement programs at villageoflombard.org/259/Environmental.
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