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Health officials: West Nile virus still likely, so take precautions

Last updated Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 11:17pm

With school back in session and fall just around the corner, the thought of mosquito bites might not be on many people's minds. But health officials warn this is no time to become complacent. As long as a mosquito is flying around, the risk of West Nile virus is still there, said Brian Hatch, Davis County Health Department epidemiologist. "West Nile is here in Utah forever. We're not going to see it disappear.

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Family sues Juab County over mosquito spraying

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Last updated Thursday, August 4, 2011 - 10:42am

NEPHI -- A Nephi family is suing Juab County and some of its employees, saying the county's anti-mosquito spraying is trespassing and the pesticides pose a health risk.

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