A West Nile virus test was conducted in Grant County, and the result returned positive for the virus.
Grant County tests positive for the West Nile Virus. (Photo: Source ONE News)
A Positive Result From A West Nile Virus Test
A West Nile virus test was done in Grant County. Two mosquito samples were taken for the West Nile virus test that came back positive.
The samples for the West Nile virus test were taken near Moses Lake. And the said West Nile Virus test that was conducted sparked worry and panic.
The samples that were taken for the West Nile virus test and the other mosquitos in the area are said to be possibly carrying the virus too. East of Grant County and in the area of Gloyd Seeps were the exact locations of the samples for the West Nile virus test.
According to a published article by The Columbian, following the West Nile virus test, there have been no cases for human cases. Counties such as Benton and Yakima also reported no cases of the virus following the news of the positive result of the West Nile virus test.
More Positive Cases Among The Counties
In a published article by King 5 News, there are no cases of WNV through human-to-human contact. A human can only test positive for the said virus if they are bitten by an infected mosquito.
