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West Nile virus was detected in one mosquito found outside Los Banos last week, officials with the Merced County Mosquito Abatement District announced. The mosquito tested positive for the virus … Click to Continue »

More mosquito samples testing positive locally and statewide Sentinel chicken found in Los Banos tested positive Increased rains, warmer weather means more mosquitoes … Click to Continue »

Mosquitoes with West Nile Virus have been found in Fresno County for the first time this year. The Fresno County Health Department has been notified. Last year, Fresno County reported 43 human cases of West Nile, but no deaths. It serves as reminder to remove all standing water from around …

The West Nile Virus could infect a more widespread population in California this year due to the drought. Disease experts say the West Nile Virus is spread to humans only by mosquitoes. Last year, there were 801 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the state, 31 of those cases …

The potentially deadly West Nile virus is threatening to reach record highs in California this year and experts say the drought is to blame. There were 801 cases of West Nile last year, the highest amount California has ever seen. This year, state health officials say it could be even …