South Dakota is in the peak weeks for West Nile season, but so far cases of the virus have been minimal. State Epidemiologist Lon Kightlinger says even with West Nile being present across
the state, there are just five human cases…
He says the cases that have been reported were West Nile Fever…
Earlier this year South Dakota State University Professors researching West Nile patterns predicted having an above average number of cases. Kightlinger says that is currently not the case…
Even though there have been a small number of cases, taking precautions is still necessary. Kightlinger says you should try to get rid of standing water and wear repellant while outdoors.