AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Friday, Austin Public Health (APH) said it suspects one Travis County resident may have West Nile virus. However, confirmation is still pending from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
This comes after a patient displayed symptoms of the virus to their healthcare provider. As of Aug. 4, nine mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus in Travis County this season, according to APH.
Those mosquito pools that tested positive for West Nile virus were found in the 78702, 78723, 78741 and 78701 zip codes. To find an updated map on where positive pools have been found in Travis County, visit the city’s website…