West Nile Virus in Mobile

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published September 9, 2024 at 10:23 PM EDT

Two human cases of West Nile Virus are confirmed in Mobile County.

Health officials broke the news today.
They're the first human cases of the virus reported in Mobile County this year. Health officials say folks should reduce exposure to mosquitoes by using repellent, draining standing water, and staying indoors at dusk and dawn.

Residents who need help with mosquito control can visit the health department's online portal.

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Melanie Hogan

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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