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West Nile Virus Surveillance Program Subscribe to this page Fight The Bite The Nebraska Department Health and Human Services, Public Health Division has developed these Web pages to track and combat the spread of West Nile virus (WNV). There are currently no reports of West Nile virus in Nebraska for the 2009 survellience year. Total Clinical Cases Annual Comparisons 2009---0 2008---47 2007---163 2006---264 2005---188 2004---26 2003---1994   Total Human Cases per 100,000 - 2002-2008 2008 The annual totals for 2008 included 47 clinical cases in 29 counties. There was 1 death in 2008. Surveillance Efforts DHHS surveillance efforts include trapping mosquitoes, collecting dead birds and monitoring and monitoring both live birds.  The Nebraska Department of Agriculture investigates any possible cases involving horses.  All human cases are investigated by the DHHS. Citizen Involvement The Nebraska West Nile virus Surveillance Program relies on Nebraska citizens to report and submit dead birds for testing. Explore our site to find out more about how you can help, to learn about WNV, and for the latest surveillance updates.  Submitting Dead Birds VIDEO Watch a PSA that shows how to prevent West Nile virus and explains the risks of the disease. West Nile virus PSA in English RealPlayer video  (33 sec.) West Nile virus PSA in Spanish RealPlayer video  (33 sec.) (must have RealOnePlayer) Current National Data Documents in PDF format require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from Adobe Systems, Inc. Public Health Page