City of Rockwall: Proactive steps to reducing West Nile exposure

City of Rockwall: Proactive steps to reducing West Nile exposure

(ROCKWALL, TX — June 10, 2016) The City of Rockwall is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn. Humans can contract West Nile virus from a mosquito bite. Infected mosquitoes get the […]

Update on West Nile exposure in Rockwall County

Joint Press Release of Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, City of Royse City (Rockwall) August 13, 2012 – Dr. Gary Bonacquisti, Rockwall County Health Authority, has reported that there are confirmed cases of West Nile virus in Rockwall County.  Epidemiological tests are being run to determine an accurate […]

Rockwall County urges precautions to reduce West Nile exposure

A joint message from Rockwall County, City of Rockwall, City of Heath, City of McLendon-Chisholm, City of Fate, and City of Royse City. August 1, 2012 – Rockwall County is urging residents to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito borne illness. Residents should use insect repellent when outdoors and […]