(WFSB) – State well being officers reported the primary human case of West Nile virus in Connecticut this yr.

The Department of Public Health stated a person from New Haven County contracted the virus. He is between the age of 70 and 79.

The man was hospitalized the primary week of August, officers stated.

Health officers stated the person was discharged from the hospital final week. He is recovering at a rehab facility.

Mosquitos with West Nile virus have been detected in 23 Connecticut cities to date this season, Including Hartford, Meriden, and West Haven.

“My daughter is allergic to mosquito bites, so we have to keep her in full clothing as often as possible,” stated Wendy Andrade, Clinton resident.

Wendy is consistently checking on her daughter Destiny as a result of if a mosquito bites, the ache is an excessive amount of.

“Like pretty big around where the mosquito bite was, it gets very swollen. It kind of just spreads everywhere and it’s very difficult to not scratch it because it’s a mosquito bite,” stated Destiny Rehperg, Clinton resident.

Destiny says overlaying her physique is extraordinarily useful to keep away from any potential infections like West Nile.

Most folks with the virus don’t develop signs.

About one in 5 folks might get points like a fever or physique aches.

About one out of ten circumstances of extreme sickness are deadly.

“It can happen to anyone. There are a bunch of viruses you can get from ticks and stuff just wear bug spray on. It will help,” stated Destiny.

Repellents are a terrific instrument.

Health officers additionally say to reduce out of doors actions at nightfall and daybreak, and put on footwear, socks, and lengthy sleeves.

These suggestions will assist maintain you protected till the mosquito scenario calms down, which specialists say that might be round October.

Officials say be certain there is no such thing as a standing water in your yard, and ensure swimming swimming pools are cleaned.

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