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WEST NILE VIRUS FEVER CASE |
For Immediate Release
Release Date: 07/15/2008
LDHH advised mosquito control workers that a West Nile Virus Fever Case has been confirmed for East Baton Rouge Parish. The person lives in the Highland Rd area between Siegen Lane and Perkins Rd. Onset of the disease was one month ago. Matt Yates, Director, says “we do not have any information on travel history for the person so we don’t know if the infection was contracted in EBR Parish or elsewhere”. He also says that the Highland Rd area has been sprayed with the airplane and trucks several times since the middle of June but citizens should continue to protect themselves and their families from mosquitoes. Citizens should: avoid outdoor activities at dusk and dawn, when mosquitoes are most active, as much as possible; check to ensure that weather proofing is intact to keep mosquitoes out of homes, and; eliminate water sources around homes and businesses which may serve as breeding sites for Southern House Mosquitoes and Asian Tiger Mosquitoes.
The area along Highland Rd is generally known for floodwater mosquito problems because it is located adjacent to a heavily vegetated low lying marshy area. Highland Road Park is within a mile of where the person with WNV Fever lives. Some floodwater mosquitoes, such as the Northern Floodwater Mosquito (Aedes vexans), may fly many miles from breeding sources. If the mosquito has bitten a wild bird infected with WNV it may then transmit the disease to people when it bites. Floodwater mosquito species are active primarily at night and peak activity is at dusk and dawn. So people who are outdoors during these times should apply insect repellent as often as needed to keep mosquitoes from biting them. There are several types of repellents available and information is accessible at the Centers for Disease Control
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Voter Registration Drive - July 14 - 18 |
For Immediate Release
Release Date: 07/07/2008
The Registrar of Voters Office will be conducting voter registration drives during Voter Education Week, which will begin July 14 thru July 18, 2008. These drives will provide East Baton Rouge Parish residents with the opportunity to register to vote near their homes. All voter registration business, including new registrations, address changes, name changes, and changes of party affiliation, may be conducted at these locations. Voters should bring valid identification showing name and correct address. Acceptable identification includes a valid driver’s license, checkbook, any mail item, or other identification showing the correct address. New voters who are naturalized citizens must bring their naturalization certificate or a current U. S. Passport to show proof of citizenship.
Further information may be obtained by calling the Registrar of Voters at 389-3940.
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