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Mosquito sample near Lakewood Park in Leander tests positive for West Nile virus
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Mosquito control treatments are being implemented in an area where a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected near a park, and this discovery has prompted the…
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Key takeaway The positive test result indicates the presence of West Nile virus in the area.
Mosquito control treatments are being implemented in an area where a mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected near a park, and this discovery has prompted the treatments. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The positive test result indicates the presence of West Nile virus in the area. The mosquito sample was found near Lakewood Park, and treatments are underway to control the mosquito population in that area.
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Category: parks ·
Published: September 5, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin ·
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