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A dead hawk found in Spring Valley has tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the first appearance of the potentially deadly disease in San Diego County in 2015.
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For the second time in a week, environmental health officials have found evidence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, an aggressive, day-feeding invasive mosquito that has the potential to carry serious diseases.
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Environmental health officials have confirmed the discovery of another Aedes aegypti mosquito and are urging people to remember to empty any standing water that could become breeding grounds.
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Move over Bill Nye! These HAZMAT Science Guys are coming to a school near you.
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After a trip to the beach, visitors should leave with sandy feet and smiles, not an illness. The Department of Environmental Health is here to monitor the water for safe swimming.
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A sewage spill in San Marcos resulted in a water contact closure for San Marcos Creek near La Costa County Club Golf Course on Wednesday.
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County environmental health officials are reminding people to be careful whenever they find evidence of rodents in homes, garages and sheds after two mice tested positive for hantavirus.
