So far in 2023, there have been 30 reported cases of West Nile Virus in Maricopa County. That is ahead of the 2022 pace. In 2021, there were 1,478 cases in the county. MORE ⬇️
MARICOPA COUNTY — So far in 2023, there have been 30 reported cases of West Nile Virus in Maricopa County. That is ahead of the 2022 pace. In 2021, there were 1,478 cases in the county and 101 people died from the disease.
Townsend said the scorching summer heat isn't just impacting people, it's also cutting the life span of mosquitoes in half from six weeks down to just three. "They're attracted to CO2," Townsend said."Every time you take a breath, that's what attracts the mosquitoes to you."
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