Heat Warning in Effect

County urges caution during this severe weather event. Visit mypgc.us/StayCool for more info.

Trash Time Change

Due to extreme heat, trash collection throughout the county will begin at 5 am beginning Monday, July 15, 2024. Learn more at mypgc.us/ClearTheCurb.

How does the virus spread?

Since EV-D68 causes respiratory illness, the virus can be found in an infected person’s saliva, nasal mucus, or sputum. EV-D68...

Who is at risk?

In general, infants, children, and teenagers are most likely to get infected with Enteroviruses and become ill. That's because...

How is it diagnosed?

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can only be diagnosed by doing specific lab tests on specimens from a person’s nose and throat.



The...

What are the treatments?

There is no specific treatment for people with respiratory illness caused by Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). For mild respiratory...

How can I protect myself?

You can help prevent yourself from getting and spreading EV-D68 and other respiratory illnesses by following the steps on the...