Mosquitos that tested positive for West Nile virus have been found on an island in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta in eastern Contra Costa County, officials said.
The mosquitoes collected from a trap in Holland Tract are the second group to test positive for the virus in the county this year, the Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
Infected mosquitos transmit the virus to humans and animals. Serious infection symptoms can include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation, or confusion.
A man who lived in eastern Contra Costa County died from West Nile virus in a case reported July 16, 2024. It was the first reported county death from the disease since 2006.
“Although fall is officially here, overnight temperatures are still warm enough for mosquitoes and West Nile virus transmission,” Steve Schutz, the district’s scientific program manager, said in a press release. “Residents should continue to protect themselves from mosquito bites and reduce the risk of mosquitoes on their own properties.”
Residents are encouraged to dump out standing water at least once a week.
Lock it all down, only essential workers. Two weeks to flatten the curve, we’re all in this together. Social distancing, 6 foot, mask up. Protests are okay though. Sitting down at restaurants is okay though as the virus is only active 5 feet off of the ground. There’s no homeopathic cures and anyone who suggests any is a ‘Quack’ and will be canceled. You must use our Experimental vaccine instead & you must show your vaccine passport.
if you go out a can of Raid is mandatory – you will be checked!
Yep, clutch the pearls!!! oh no a virus that has been around in our communities for decades is present and detected…the sky is falling