Health officials have confirmed that mosquitoes collected in Princeton have tested positive for West Nile Virus. The samples were analyzed today at the Bureau, Putnam, and Marshall County Health Departments, marking the latest detection of the virus in the region. Just earlier this month, mosquitoes in nearby Spring Valley were also found to carry the virus, raising concerns about local transmission. Residents are urged to take precautions, such as eliminating standing water around homes, using insect repellent, and wearing long sleeves outdoors, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. No human cases have been reported so far in the area.
