Residents in parts of Carrollton are facing a continued risk from West Nile Virus (WNV), as recent tests by Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) identified two more mosquito samples carrying the disease. Previous reports confirmed on July 14 by the City of Carrollton revealed positive test results from areas 5A and 7A, which include regions between Trinity Mills Road, I-35E, West Frankford Road, North Josey Lane, Whitlock Lane, Broadway Street, Josey Lane, and Belt Line Road.
The follow-up confirmation, released on July 21 and July 28, indicated additional positive tests in areas 2B and 7B, located between Hebron Parkway, Old Denton Road, Rosemeade Parkway, Josey Lane, Broadway Street, Belt Line Road, and Valwood Parkway. A total of 189 mosquito samples have been collected by the city this mosquito season, which runs from May through October. Despite the efforts, Carrollton’s Battle against the mosquito-borne illness seems to be heating up with each positive sample reported…