West Nile Virus Detected in Tangipahoa Parish

The Tangipahoa Mosquito Abatement District (TMAD) has detected its first West Nile Virus activity of the year. Two mosquito samples located on the northwestern side of the district have tested positive for the disease.

What is West Nile Virus? 

West Nile Virus is the most common mosquito-borne disease in the continental United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, most people in…