Albany reports West Nile hospitalizations, prompting urgent mosquito precautions
Two Albany residents are hospitalized with West Nile virus at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, with a third possible case under testing. Health officials urge precautions since there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment and most infections are mild or asymptomatic; emphasis is on mosquito control and protective measures like using repellent, avoiding peak mosquito hours, wearing long sleeves/pants, and eliminating standing water.
