The Washoe County Health District confirms that a mosquito sample from the South Meadows area has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive test in Washoe County in 2017. When WNV identification is confirmed, the Health District increases mosquito surveillance and conducts controlled early-morning insecticide fogging in the area. Beginning early this morning the Health District will be fogging the vicinity to provide relief to South Meadows neighborhoods from increased mosquito activity in the area.