A research gamble that relied on insect libido to fight mosquitoes that can spread the Zika and dengue viruses has paid off in Clovis. The field study, which mated female … Click to Continue »
Read More »Heading to Mexico? California health officials warn travelers to avoid Zika virus
California health officials are again warning winter travelers headed for Mexico to take precautions against the Zika virus, after an Ensenada man was reported testing positive for the mosquito-borne disease. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Fourth Zika case in Merced County pending
A fourth adult in Merced County is awaiting test results to confirm whether he or she has Zika, Merced County’s Public Health Director Kathleen Grassi said Thursday. There’s no estimate … Click to Continue »
Read More »Third Zika virus case confirmed in Merced County
A third case of the Zika Virus has been confirmed in Merced County by officials at the Merced County Department of Public Health. A little more than a week ago … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County reports first cases of human Zika virus
Merced County health officials on Monday said they have confirmed the county’s first cases of the Zika virus. The Merced County Department of Public Health said two unrelated residents became … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stanislaus County man tests positive for Zika virus
19-year-old man contracted virus while traveling outside U.S. Mosquitoes that carry virus not detected in Stanislaus County Health officials: Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites … Click to Continue »
Read More »Stanislaus County man tests positive for Zika virus
19-year-old man contracted virus while traveling outside U.S. Mosquitoes that carry virus not detected in Stanislaus County Health officials: Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites … Click to Continue »
Read More »Grand Cayman to release genetically modified mosquitoes in fight against Zika
Tourist alert: Genetically modified mosquitoes are coming to Grand Cayman. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County officials offer warning, preventive measures for Zika virus
Zika carrying mosquitoes found in Madera, Fresno counties No traces of Zika in Merced, yet Officials urge residents to clean up standing water, wear mosquito repellent … Click to Continue »
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