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AdvertisementVirus is transmitted by mosquito; Loudon man recovering at home after hospital stayNH health officials announce season’s first case of Jamestown Canyon virusVirus is transmitted by mosquito; Loudon man recovering at home after hospital stayHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHERNANDEZ REPORTS, THE STATE SAYS COVID- 19 COULD MAKE MOSQUITO SEASON MORE COMPLICATED. &lt;:45-50 WE'RE ANNOUNCING TODAY OUR FIRST CASE OF JAMESTOWN CANYON VIRUS&gt; STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE SYMPTOMS WERE SERIOUS -- SENDING AN ADULT FROM LOUDON TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES. THEY ARE NOW RECOVERING AT HOME. JAMESTOWN CANYON VIRUS, TRANSMITTED BY MOSQUITOES. BUT STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST DR. BENJAMIN CHAN SAYS SOME SYMPTOMS - FEVER, MUSCLE ACHES, AND FATIGUE - CAN MIMIC SOMETHING ELSE. &lt;2:55 A LOT OF THE EARLY SYMPTOMS OR MORE MILD SYMPTOMS CAN ACTUALLY MIMIC SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 SO WE JUST WANT TO RAISE AWARENESS THAT IT'S NOT JUST COVID 19 THAT'S OUT THERE, THAT'S CERTAINL BEEN THE FOCUS THE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS BECAUSE WE'RE IN A PANDEMIC 3:05&gt; THAT'S WHY, STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE REMINDING EVERYONE -- AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP-- THERE'S AN INCREASED RISK FOR MOSQUITO AND TICK BORNE ILLNESSES. THE RISK LEVEL IN LOUDON - NOW INCREASED TO "HIGH." IN SURROUNDING TOWNS - IT'S MODERATE. &lt;1:56 WE ALL NEED TO BE TAKING STEPS THIS TIME OF YEAR TO PREVENT MOSQUITO BITES. 2:04&gt; REMEMBER-- IF YOU CAN, AVOID GOING OUTSIDE AT DUSK OR DAWN, WHEN MOSQUITOS ARE MOST ACTIVE. WEAR LONG SLEEVES OUTSIDE. AND MAKE SURE TO WEAR A GOOD BUG REPELLENT. IF YOU'RE EXPERIENCING FAdvertisementNH health officials announce season’s first case of Jamestown Canyon virusVirus is transmitted by mosquito; Loudon man recovering at home after hospital stayNew Hampshire health officials have confirmed the season's first case of the Jamestown Canyon virus.&gt;&gt; Download the free WMUR appOfficials said the patient is an adult from Loudon who had to be hospitalized for neurological symptoms. The person is now recovering at home, officials said.&gt;&gt; NH DHHS Information about Jamestown Canyon virus“When people are out of their homes, they should continue to take steps to not only protect themselves and others from COVID-19 but also protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites," Dr. Benjamin Chan, the state epidemiologist, said in a press release.The "arbo-viral risk level" for Loudon is now considered high. The risk level for surrounding towns, including Barnstead, Belmont, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Gilmanton, Northfield, Pembroke and Pittsfield, has been increased to moderate, officials said.JCV is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Early symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. People infected with JCV or other mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis can develop a more serious central nervous system disease like meningitis or encephalitis, officials said.Anyone with flu-like symptoms is urged to contact their local health care provider. The case announced Thursday is the state’s 10th since the virus was first detected in New Hampshire in 2013. The case is the state's first mosquito-borne illness reported this year.To combat the elevated risk of mosquito and tick-borne illness, avoid going outside at dusk or dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long sleeves outside and make sure to wear bug repellent.New Hampshire health officials have confirmed the season's first case of the Jamestown Canyon virus.&gt;&gt;AdvertisementOfficials said the patient is an adult from Loudon who had to be hospitalized for neurological symptoms. The person is now recovering at home, officials said.&gt;&gt; “When people are out of their homes, they should continue to take steps to not only protect themselves and others from COVID-19 but also protect themselves from mosquito and tick bites," Dr. Benjamin Chan, the state epidemiologist, said in a press release.The "arbo-viral risk level" for Loudon is now considered high. The risk level for surrounding towns, including Barnstead, Belmont, Canterbury, Chichester, Concord, Gilmanton, Northfield, Pembroke and Pittsfield, has been increased to moderate, officials said.JCV is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Early symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches and fatigue. People infected with JCV or other mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis can develop a more serious central nervous system disease like meningitis or encephalitis, officials said.Anyone with flu-like symptoms is urged to contact their local health care provider. The case announced Thursday is the state’s 10th since the virus was first detected in New Hampshire in 2013. The case is the state's first mosquito-borne illness reported this year.To combat the elevated risk of mosquito and tick-borne illness, avoid going outside at dusk or dawn when mosquitoes are most active. Wear long sleeves outside and make sure to wear bug repellent.Loading more articles...

AdvertisementVirus is transmitted by mosquito; Loudon man recovering at home after hospital stayNH health officials announce season’s first case of Jamestown Canyon virusVirus is transmitted by mosquito; Loudon man recovering at home after hospital stayHide TranscriptShow TranscriptHERNANDEZ REPORTS, THE STATE SAYS COVID- 19 COULD MAKE MOSQUITO SEASON MORE COMPLICATED. &lt;:45-50 WE'RE ANNOUNCING TODAY OUR FIRST CASE OF JAMESTOWN CANYON VIRUS&gt; STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY THE SYMPTOMS WERE SERIOUS -- SENDING AN ADULT FROM LOUDON TO THE HOSPITAL WITH NEUROLOGICAL ISSUES. THEY ARE NOW...

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