Omaha teen first confirmed case of West Nile virus

OMAHA, Neb. -- Douglas County Health Department has reported a teenage boy has tested positive for West Nile, after being bitten by a mosquito.

The case, the county's first this year, was confirmed Thursday.

Health officials said the teen is quote "hospitalized, but improving."

This marks the first confirmed case of 2022 in the county.

DCHD said they also found two pools near marshy areas with a confirmed West Nile presence.

The first location is 120th and Maple Streets, the other is 11th and Grace North of Downtown Omaha.

Health officials said you can reduce your risk of contracting it by using insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants.