LDH confirms four cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in Franklin Parish

Health officials recommend residents protect themselves against mosquito bites
The Louisiana Department of Health’s (LDH) Office of Public Health (OPH) has confirmed four human cases of West Nile neuroinvasive disease in the Northeast Louisiana community of Winnsboro. These cases were reported between July 5-24.Louisiana has reported a total of eight West Nile neuroinvasive disease cases in the state in 2024. While it is not uncommon to see increased West Nile di...

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