According to the Sacramento Bee, West Nile Virus has been
confirmed in two birds from Lake Tahoe. The American Robins were recovered from
Tahoe Keys, South Lake Tahoe.
The West Nile California website is reporting the first
case of human infection in a 70 year-old woman from Kern County. The
woman was hospitalized, but is now recovering.
West Nile virus is spread to animals and humans by
mosquito bites. The California
Department of Public Health recommends the following precautions:
·
Apply insect repellent containing DEET,
Picaradin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or IR 3535
·
Wear extra clothing around dawn and dusk when
mosquitoes are most active.
·
Eliminate all standing water where mosquitoes
can breed. Contact your Vector Control
agency if you see larger areas of water, such as an unattended pool.
The various counties within the State are constantly
monitoring their mosquitoes for infection.
Ten counties have found infected mosquitoes. The closest counties with infected mosquitoes
are Yolo and Sacramento Counties.
You can report dead birds and squirrels to the State
authorities at: Westnile.ca.gov
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