A Shasta County adult is the first person in Shasta County to be reported this season with probable West Nile Virus (WNV) this year according to Shasta County Public Health. They are recovering at home. West Nile Virus is… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) is advising Shasta County residents that West Nile virus is now widespread throughout the District. Since our first reported WNv positive, the virus has now been detected in six birds, three mosquito… Continue Reading
Shasta County has its first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year, Public Health has learned. This person is the 217th human case of WNV in California this year. The patient was treated and released from a local… Continue Reading
The Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District (SMVCD) reports that mosquito-borne disease surveillance has detected the highest levels of West Nile virus (WNv) activity in this area since 2007. Although no human or horse cases have yet been reported, SMVCD… Continue Reading
Butte County Public Health Department received its first report this year of a Butte County resident testing positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. According to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Health Officer for Butte County Public Health Department, “This case is… Continue Reading
Dear editors: On Saturday, April 16, the Record Searchlight published an article about mosquito season and how homeowners can reduce the populations of mosquitoes in their neighborhoods. Particular attention was given to treehole mosquitoes, which are a nuisance indeed. I’d… Continue Reading
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