A Cambria County community is alerting residents after a positive case of West Nile virus was confirmed in the area.According to Vintondale Borough's Facebook

Allegheny County Health Department schedules mosquito treatment in seven neighborhoods to prevent West Nile Virus after detecting the virus in samples.

The Allegheny County Health Department says the spraying will take place between 8 and 11 p.m. in: Chartiers, Sheraden, Crafton Heights, Elliot, Crafton and Ingram.

West Nile virus cases are climbing in Pennsylvania. With two human cases reported, officials encourage taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, and ultimately, infection.

While the case count is relatively low, the state has started to pay attention to Jamestown Canyon virus because, for some time, mosquito habitats and the illnesses associated with the insects are expanding into new areas.

Best ways to protect yourself from West Nile virus, according to CDPHE• Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, I3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol

A West Nile virus survivor shared the story of her harrowing journey with the brain infection she first thought was a stroke.