West Nile Virus Spikes Unprecedented Levels in Minnesota's Major Cities This July

Health officials are sounding the alarm as mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus reach an unprecedented spike in two major cities in Minnesota, prompting authorities to advise citizens to stay indoors during peak mosquito hours. The surge in infected mosquitoes has reached one of the highest numbers ever recorded during July. Residents are urged to take precautions such as staying inside at dusk and dawn, using insect repellent, and eliminating standing water to prevent further transmission. The warning comes ahead of a potentially deadly summer season for the disease.