A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in the area of 2024.
A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County , officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in Los Angeles County this year.The sample was collected from a mosquito trap in the Winnetka area of the San Fernando Valley, confirming the presence of the virus in mosquito populations within the community.
"Officials said the native Culex mosquito is capable of transmitting West Nile virus and is most active during dusk and dawn. Because there is no human vaccine for the virus, residents should be proactive against mosquito bites by wearing insect repellent. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends products with the active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.
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