Taking Precautions With Mosquitos

I read about the new virus that can come from mosquitoes and that it has already been found in Tennessee. Is it around here, yet?

According to the Tennessee Department of Health, the confirmed case of Chikungunya was found in Madison, Tennessee. Madison is located around Nashville, so that would be Middle Tennessee, however, the mosquito that carries the virus is also local. Take similar precautions to those that you take to ward off West Nile Virus, which is found most years in Tennessee, either with the animal population or in humans. Be sure to use spray and get rid of standing water. Limit time outdoors and wear appropriate clothing. If you suspect that contact with an infected mosquito, seek the advice of medical personnel.