SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) - The South Carolina Department of Public Health confirmed it is investigating a case of human West Nile virus infection.

According to spokesperson for the department, the case is being investigated in the Midlands region of the state, which includes the counties of Aiken, Barnwell, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Saluda, and York.

Due to federal and state privacy protections, any additional information concerning the individual will not be provided.

People are encourages to take steps to limit mosquito bites, including wearing long pants and sleeves and applying mosquito repellent.

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