Mary Alice Reporting – 

The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) was notified on August 16th, by the Ohio Department of Health, that two more mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

Samples were collected on Lindentree Rd NE, Mineral City, and Pleasant Valley Rd, New Philadelphia.

The Health Department will respond by conducting mosquito spraying in Mineral City and Fairfield Township from 8 to 11 pm on Thursday, August 22nd. In the event of inclement weather, spraying will be postponed.

Persons with respiratory problems should take appropriate precautions.

Copyright WTUZ Radio Inc., 2024