The Licking County Health Department will spray the pool as part of its mosquito control program.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Licking County health officials identified the county’s first pool of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus.

The Licking County Health Department will spray the pool Thursday evening as part of its mosquito control program. The pool is a trap located near Jefferson Road and Moull Street in Newark.

According to the Ohio Department of Health, there are 14 cases of West Nile virus disease across the state, including in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga and Franklin counties.

“While it’s not unexpected to find West Nile Virus in the county, it’s still important for residents to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Health Commissioner Chad Brown.

Residents should remember some of the following tips, according to Brown:

Eliminate standing water on your property to reduce mosquito breeding sites

Purchase and apply Environmental Protection Agency-approved insect repellant

Wear pants and sleeves when appropriate

Avoid other outdoor activity after dark when mosquitoes are most active

The health department has a spraying schedule for the next week:

June 26: Area near Jefferson Road and Moull Street in Newark

Area near Jefferson Road and Moull Street in Newark July 1: Pataskala

Pataskala July 1: Granville Township — McPeek Lodge, Wildwood Park, Raccoon Valley Park, Spring Valley Nature Reserve, area near Beechwood and Thornwood drives

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