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More Dead Birds Found in San Gabriel Valley Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Officials say a total of four birds have tested positive for the virus in the San Gabriel Valley this year.

Three dead birds collected in the San Gabriel Valley tested positive for the West Nile virus last week, CBS2 reports.

The first bird found with the virus this year was collected in Arcadia in June, and three more were found last week in Arcadia and Covina. No mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for the virus, according to CBS2.The San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District recommends local residents take the following precautions this summer:

  • DUMP AND DRAIN: Check properties weekly and remove all sources of standing water. Report "green" inoperable pools or other sources of standing water to the District
  • DAWN AND DUSK: Avoid outdoor activity in the early mornings and for two hours after dusk when WNv-transmitting mosquitoes are most active.
  • DEFEND: Wear effective repellents when outdoors during these times, and ensure doors and windows are properly screened to keep mosquitoes out.
  • The District encourages the public to help identify WNV “hot spots” by reporting dead birds and squirrels to the WNV Hotline at (877) WNV-BIRD (877-968-2473) orwww.westnile.ca.gov.
  • Report mosquito problems to (626) 814-9466 orwww.sgvmosquito.org.
-Written by Nathan McIntire


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