JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Monday, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 8 new human West Nile virus cases, including one in Lincoln County. Nine cases of WNV and one death have been reported in Lincoln County so far this year.

Across the state, a record 233 cases of West Nile virus and five deaths have been reported this year.

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Monday, the Mississippi Department of Health reported 10 new West Nile virus cases, including two in Lincoln County.

So far this year, 95 cases of West Nile virus have been reported and two deaths.

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Monday, the Mississippi Department of Health announced 17 new human cases of West Nile virus, including one in Lincoln County.

So far this year, 76 cases of West Nile virus have been reported and one death.

In 2011, Mississippi had 52 WNV cases and five deaths.

The Mississippi State Department of Health recommends the following precautions to reduce the risk of contracting WNV:

• Remove sources of standing water, especially after rainfall.
• If you will be in mosquito-prone areas, wear protective clothing, such