What would be an action that public health officials could take to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection?

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West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through mosquitoes. Therefore, public health officials can work with natural resource managers to spray areas where mosquitoes breed, such as standing water sources, to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection. Providing low-cost vaccines for the virus is not currently a viable option, and encouraging hand-washing and cough etiquette can help prevent the spread of other illnesses but not necessarily West Nile virus. Requiring pet owners to vaccinate their pets against the virus may be beneficial for the pets' health but would not significantly reduce the risk of human infection.

What Would Be an Action That Public Health Officials Could