Tulare County health officials issued a warning Friday morning that the West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples and urged residents to take safety precautions to avoid contracting both West Nile and the St. Louis Encephalitis virus. The viruses are transmitted from mosquitoes to humans, and there is...
West Nile Mosquitoes Found in Fresno County
Mosquito season has arrived sooner than expected in Fresno County, and health experts are warning about the West Nile virus after positive adult mosquitoes were collected locally. “This confirmation is a strong reminder that everyone should take this disease seriously and should take every precaution to protect themselves and...
West Nile Mosquitoes Found in Fresno County
West Nile mosquitoes have been found in the city of Fresno, county health department officials said Friday afternoon. “This confirmation is a strong reminder that everyone should take this disease seriously and should take every precaution to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” said Dr. Rais Vohra, the...