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Cameron County warns residents after DEP confirms West Nile–positive mosquito samples
Summary
County officials announced that the Pennsylvania DEP detected West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected in Driftwood and Emporium boroughs and urged residents to take protective measures; detailed guidance and collection-site notices are posted on the county website.
Cameron County officials told residents the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has reported positive West Nile virus mosquito samples collected at sites in the Driftwood and Emporium boroughs. The chair said county guidance and collection details are available on the county website.
The chair summarized the recommended precautions: wear long sleeves and pants, use EPA-registered insect repellent and closed-toe shoes. The county will disseminate the DEP notice and is advising residents to “wear insect repellent” and consult the county website for site-specific information. The communication follows routine vector monitoring and county public-health outreach protocols.
