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Residents should protect themselves against bites

With reports of mosquitoborne illnesses being detected in the state, it is imperative for residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

In 2022 alone, there were 41 neuroinvasive disease (NID) cases, including West Nile virus (WNV), and seven deaths in the state, according to Louisiana Department of Health (LDH). These diseases are spread by mosquitoes and can cause illness in people and …

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