Dead Crow Tests Positive For West Nile Virus
Oct. 30, 2012 | 3:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A dead American crow found in La Jolla has tested positive for West Nile virus, San Diego County vector control officials said Tuesday.
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Mosquito Fish Help Put Bite on West Nile Virus
Oct. 4, 2012 | 10:52 AMReading Time: 4 minutes
San Diego County’s Vector Control division gives mosquito fish to the public for free to help keep mosquito numbers low and diseases like West Nile virus at bay.
West Nile Outbreak Hits U.S. Record, Prompts Local Reminder
Aug. 22, 2012 | 2:23 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The CDC reports human cases nationwide have reached an all-time high. Make sure you know the steps to protect yourself.
First Human West Nile Virus Case Reported in County
Aug. 9, 2012 | 2:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 19 year-old Escondido man has the first local case of West Nile virus in 2012. The County urges the public to prevent, protect, and report.
Warmer Temperatures Bring West Nile Virus Reminders
Jul. 31, 2012 | 10:57 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Now that the summer temperatures are really warming up, county residents need to remember to protect themselves from mosquitoes and diseases they can carry, including West Nile virus, County officials said this week.
County Begins Annual Larvicide Drops to Fight West Nile virus
May 9, 2012 | 4:24 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Working to protect the region from mosquito-spread diseases such as West Nile virus, the County of San Diego began its annual aerial drops of larvicide Wednesday on wetlands around the county.
West Nile Virus Awareness Week Declared
Apr. 20, 2012 | 9:53 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
With warmer weather and mosquito season fast-approaching, California legislators have declared April 22-28 “West Nile virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness” week, reminding us all to be smart and protect ourselves from the potentially-fatal disease.