Louisiana Department of Health

July 11, 2023

LDH urges the public to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases

The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is reminding the public to take precautions against mosquito bites that can expose people to West Nile virus (WNV). During 2022, Louisiana experienced 41 West Nile neuroinvasive disease (NID) cases and seven deaths.