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NO NEW CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS TO REPORT IN MISSOURI


Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 570, Jefferson City, Mo. 65102

For immediate release: September 18, 2002

Contact:
Nanci Gonder
573/751-6062

NO NEW CASES OF WEST NILE VIRUS TO REPORT IN MISSOURI

There are no new cases of West Nile virus today, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The number stands at 98 preliminary or confirmed West Nile cases in the state.

The department reminds Missourians to continue taking precautions to avoid mosquito bites. In addition, with expected rain across the state during the next two days, the department says people should make sure to eliminate sources of standing water in their yards, including:

• Dispose of tin cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar water-holding containers.
  
• Remove all discarded tires on your property. Used tires are very significant mosquito breeding sites.
  
• Drill holes in the bottoms of recycling containers that are kept outdoors.
  
• Make sure roof gutters drain properly, and clean clogged gutters.
  
• Turn over plastic wading pools and wheelbarrows when not in use.

For more information on the West Nile virus, contact your local health department or the Department of Health and Senior Services at
1-800/392-0272 or 573/751-6113. The DHSS web site also includes a special West Nile virus information page that can be accessed at
www.dhss.state.mo.us/WestNileVirus/index.html. The site includes a map of West Nile virus cases reported in the state.