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West Nile Virus Detected: Hapeville Residents Urged to Act

7/14/2025

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Mosquito traps in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta have tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting the Fulton County Board of Health to team up with a mosquito control vendor. Residents are urged to protect themselves from bites and eliminate breeding spots, as one case has already been reported in Georgia this year. Stay vigilant!

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Mosquito traps in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta have tested positive for the West Nile virus, prompting the Fulton County Board of Health to team up with a mosquito control vendor. Residents are urged to protect themselves from bites and eliminate breeding spots, as one case has already been reported in Georgia this year. Stay vigilant!