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West Nile Virus Stings Oregon

 

By Jeff Skrzypek

August 12, 2009

 

 

CORVALLIS, Ore.-- The Oregon Department of Human Services says they're seeing more West Nile virus cases now more than ever.

 

Experts are urging people to protect themselves around mosquitos by wearing repellent, keeping pools or ponds clean and dumping or covering any standing water.

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