Another case of West Nile found in Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting another case of human case of West Nile virus this year.

The Montgomery County Health Department says a woman in her 80s fell ill at the end of last month.

Earlier this month, state officials reported the first human case of West Nile virus this year. A woman in her 20s who became ill last month.

Last year Illinois had 101 human cases of the virus, including four deaths.

The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes that pick up the infection from birds. Symptoms include fever, headache and body aches.

Health officials suggest avoiding mosquito bites by not going outside during hours when mosquitoes are most active, wearing insect repellant and making sure doors and windows are screened.