West Nile, Lake County
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The last time cases reached outbreak status in South Dakota was in 2018, when there were a total of 169 cases in the state.
"People should take care to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, no matter what part of the state they live in,” said Laura McDougall, executive director. The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to take steps to protect ourselves from mosquito bites. People can “fight the bite” to reduce their risk of getting West Nile virus by: