BOWIE, Md. (DC News Now) — A mosquito in Maryland was found with the West Nile virus recently. The illness can cause serious brain and spinal cord diseases like Encephalitis and Meningitis.
The City of Bowie announced on Monday that a mosquito was captured and tested positive for the virus.
The incident led officials from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) in Bowie to take quick action and spray for mosquitoes. Spokesperson Dan Schamberger said the mission is to keep the community safe…