First case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Kentucky, residents urged to take precautions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness announced Friday they had been notified…
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Kenton County tire drop-off event aims to remove breeding ground for mosquitos — and disease
A tire drop-off event held in Kenton County on Aug. 17-18 will help rid the landscape of large pieces of…
Illnesses are on the rise from mosquito, tick and flea bites — be aware and know how to protect yourself
Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, tick, or flea. These can be vectors for spreading pathogens (germs). A…
Keven Moore: Zika virus and the workplace; some tips for precautions to ensure safety
The Zika virus has been in the news and making headlines for several months now, as we recently have seen…
KY Dept of Public Health issues statement supporting NKY Health Dept’s response to Alexandria Zika case
NKyTribune staff report The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) has issued a statement supporting the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s…
ZIKA virus: No. Ky. Health Department pushes awareness, begins trapping mosquitos for testing
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern The Northern Kentucky Health Department is stressing awareness and prevention as the keys to stopping…
Lynne Saddler: Fight the mosquito bite to protect yourself against Zika virus at home and away
We tend to think of mosquitoes as simply a pest—an annoyance during an evening out on the patio or an…