In an effort to identify and decrease the chances of the West Nile Virus spreading throughout communities, the Christian County Health Department has testing spots in many of the surrounding cities. Chemical components sit in a tank to attract mosquitoes so that experts can test those larvae for West Nile Virus.

Chad Anderson, Public Health Administrator for the CC Health Department says being proactive to fight the virus is beneficial to the community.

As the West Nile Virus is spotted, a process will take place to alert those near positive cases and larvicide can be administered.

Stagnant bodies of water are popular nesting areas for mosquito eggs. Anderson reminds citizens to dump out stagnant water. In an effort to have testing facilities equally dispersed throughout Christian County, Anderson says they are still looking for a body of water in Pana to undergo tests.

Anderson says West Nile Virus cases have returned positive in mosquitoes for Christian County and even in Taylorville.

For questions concerning West Nile Virus or testing tanks across the county, contact the Christian County Health Department at 217-824-4113.

Chad Anderson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.