The Mosquitoes are coming! S.D. reports first case of West Nile Virus as communities wage war on mosquitoes

After all the rain we’ve had the first reported case of West Nile Virus in South Dakota this year has state health officials urging awareness and caution among communities and citizens.
The Department of Health (DOH) announced Thursday that a Beadle County resident over the age of 64 was the first in the state to test positive for the virus.
Spread primarily through mosquito bites, West Nile Virus (WNV) can be deadly, with initial symptoms that include headaches, joint aches, vomiting, diarrhea, or rashes. More severe symptoms can follow and ultimately lead to death.