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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Elmore County

A single pool of mosquitoes was found in King Hill, near Glenny's Ferry.
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BOISE, Idaho — Some mosquitoes in Elmore County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, according to Idaho health officials.

The single pool of mosquitoes was found in King Hill. That's about six miles northeast of Glenns Ferry.

The Elmore County Mosquito Abatement District says they will treat the area Monday night.

So far this year, Canyon County and Twin Falls County have also reported finding mosquitoes with West Nile virus.

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