West Nile found in Abilene, Texas

July 14, 2006 Abilene - Evidence of West Nile virus has now been confirmed in the Abilene mosquitopopulation. Mosquitoes captured around July 5th on Grand Avenue in south Abilene were discovered to be carrying the virus. West Nile can cause flu like symptoms, but for children, people over 50, and those with a weakened immune system, the virus can cause severe illness and on rare occasions..even death. Health officials are warning people to take the necessary precautions. The City of Abilene is spraying neighborhoods for mosquitoes on a request basis. Call 437-4590 to have your neighborhood sprayed. Watch our story… www.ktxs.com