five tonight more deaths from the Westell virus are being reported it spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes and health officials in New Jersey say two people [Music] hey everyone here's a quick update on the West Nile Virus concerns about the West Nile Virus around the country after several people including Dr fouchy tested positive for the virus this mosquito season five people have sadly died from the virus including two in New Jersey two in Wisconsin and one in Illinois in total 33 states have reported 289 cases of West Nile in 2024 the virus has spread through mosquito bites and symptoms can range from mild to severe even Dr Anthony fouchy recently revealed he was hospitalized after Contracting the virus from a mosquito bite in his own backyard remember prevention is key use insect repellent wear long sleeves and eliminate standing water around your home stay safe at out there you should also eliminate any standing water around your home things like flower pots bird baths and gutters because that's where mosquitoes breed remember staying informed and taking simple precautions can go a long way in protecting yourself and your community let's work together to keep these numbers down and stay safe this mosquito season thanks for watching everyone if you found this video helpful don't forget to give it a Thumbs Up And subscribe to our channel for more Health updates and tips and as always stay safe and take care