1. A. Case control measures: A local health agency shall:

   1. 1. Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported West Nile virus infection case or suspect case;
   2. 2. For each case of West Nile virus infection, submit to the Department, as specified in Table 2.4, the information required under R9-6-206(D); and

   3. 3. Ensure that each West Nile virus infection case is provided with health education that includes measures to:

      1. a. Avoid mosquito bites, and
      2. b. Reduce mosquito breeding sites.
2. B. Environmental control measures: In cooperation with the Department, a local health agency or another local agency responsible for vector control within a jurisdiction shall conduct an assessment of the environment surrounding each West Nile virus infection case or suspect case and implement vector control measures as necessary.

Historical Note

New Section R9-6-3104 renumbered from R9-6-395 by final rulemaking at 31 A.A.R. 1317 (April 25, 2025), effective June 2, 2025 (Supp. 25-2).