The Florida Department of Health in Marion County (DOH-Marion) is informing residents of another confirmed human case of locally-acquired West Nile virus, which brings the total to four cases since July 2024. DOH-Marion and the Marion County Board of County Commissioners are coordinating surveillance and prevention efforts by adulticide truck treatment using ultra-low volume (ULV) sprays in identified areas.

DOH-Marion reminds the community to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by taking these basic precautions.