Author: Sarah Spencer

From the New York Times August 22, 2019 A previously unknown outbreak of the Zika virus swept across Cuba in 2017, a year after the global health emergency was declared…

From the Imperial Valley Press August 22, 2019 EL CENTRO — Confirmation three weeks ago that mosquitos carrying West Nile virus and Saint Louis encephalitis were found in the county…

From the Davis Enterprise August 22, 2019 West Nile virus has been detected in multiple mosquito samples tested in Davis in the last two weeks. Those positive samples were found…

From First Post August 20, 2019 A deadly beast that might be the size of a speck but poses a threat to more than half the world’s population. This predator,…

From SCV News August 19, 2019 The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District has confirmed West Nile virus in four additional mosquito samples from traps in the cities of…

From the Long Beach Post News August 19, 2019 West Nile virus continues to be detected in mosquitos across Los Angeles County, recently showing up in Signal Hill, the Greater…

From The Orange County Register August 19, 2019 A female resident of Tustin, in her 50s, is the first human case of West Nile virus reported in Orange County this…

From the Debate Report August 18, 2019 Officials of Fresno County in California have announced and warned the locals that mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus keep appearing in the Central…

From the Daily Herald August 17, 2019 A new study of toddlers exposed to the Zika virus during their mothers’ pregnancies found that nearly a third suffered developmental delays and…

From the Daily Bulletin August 15, 2019 West Nile virus activity was detected in a sample of mosquitoes in La Verne and Pomona, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector…

From The Press August 15, 2019 Last week, the Town of Discovery Bay was swarmed by a scourge of mosquitoes. Likely hatched in nearby flooded fields, the inland floodwater mosquitoes caused enough…

From Science Daily August 14, 2019 New research led by scientists at The Rockefeller University in New York may help explain why Zika virus infection causes birth defects in some…

From Action News Now August 13, 2019 BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The Butte County Public Health Department has announced the first confirmed human West Nile Virus infection in Butte County. The…

From the Manteca Bulletin August 13, 2019 The Aedes aegypti mosquito – also known as the mosquito that can carry the Zika virus and other communicable diseases – has officially…

From ABC 30 August 9, 2019 TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Tulare County health officials are investigating four cases of suspected West Nile Virus in residents. They believe three adults…

From the Manteca Bulletin August 8, 2019 As if an active population of adult mosquitoes that are testing positive for the West Nile Virus wasn’t enough, San Joaquin County mosquito…

From the Record-Net August 8, 2019 STOCKTON — An invasive mosquito species not native to California has been detected for the first time in Stockton. On Tuesday, the San Joaquin…

From FOX 26 News August 8, 2019 VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Four cases of suspected West Nile Virus have been reported in Tulare County, according to Tulare County Health. Three men…

From the Los Angeles Times August 6, 2019 Two dead birds that tested positive for West Nile virus were recently found in Huntington Beach, but there have been no confirmed…

From KESQ August 5, 2019 COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif.- – Mosquito pesticide treatments in the Coachella Valley will be continuing Monday following Friday’s announcement that West Nile Virus has been detected…

From the Los Angeles Times August 5, 2019 Two people in Los Angeles County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, in what officials say are the first two cases…

From The Orange County Register August 5, 2019 Mosquitoes found at El Camino Real Park in Orange have tested positive for West Nile virus, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector…

From the Sacramento Bee August 3, 2019 The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is offering free mosquito repellent to community groups planning outdoor activities for the National Night Out on Tuesday. All you…

From Los Angeles Fox 11 August 2, 2019 LOS ANGELES (FOX 11) – Another batch of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes has been collected in Bellflower. According to the Greater Los Angeles County…

From ABC 10 August 2, 2019 MODESTO, California — Two aedes aegypti mosquitoes are now held in containers at the East Side Mosquito Abatement District Headquarters in Modesto. “Not a…

From MyNewsLA.com August 2, 2019 Another batch of West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes was collected in Bellflower, the second group of infected insects captured in the county this year, the Greater…

From the Record Searchlight July 29, 2019 A mosquito sample collected in the Cottonwood area has tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Shasta Mosquito and Vector Control District…

From News Medical Life Sciences July 28, 2019 Tel Aviv scientists have discovered certain genes that protect the host organism against attack by Zika virus, raising hopes of an eventual vaccine…

From Forester Media July 26, 2019 This piece is an abridged version of a feature article by the author that appeared in the Spring 2019 issue of Wing Beats magazine,…

From the Turlock Journal July 26, 2019 Health officials reported Wednesday that an area woman diagnosed with a neuroinvasive form of West Nile Virus is the first confirmed human case…

From the Sacramento Bee July 26, 2019 West Nile virus has been detected in Sutter County for the first time so far in 2019, in one human patient as well…

From Science Daily July 25, 2019 A new Tel Aviv University study uses a genetic screen to identify genes that protect cells from Zika viral infection. The research, led by…

From the East Bay Times July 24, 2019 In the past year, California has experienced multiple public health crises. Last October, San Diego County health authorities declared an end to…

From Merced Sun-Star July 24, 2019 Stanislaus County health officials have reported a serious case of west Nile illness as prime conditions for the virus create a threat to the…

From KESQ July 24, 2019 INDIO, Calif. – With monsoonal moisture comes unwanted pests. Mosquitoes carrying deadly viruses could be lurking around your backyard. News Channel 3’s Caitlin Thropay spoke…

From The Monroe News July 23, 2019 Have you ever been bothered by mosquitoes or other flying insects while enjoying quiet time on your deck or patio? Have you ever…

From NBC Los Angeles July 20, 2019 It’s that time of year again: it’s time for barbecuing, basking in the sun, and of course, fending off annoying bites from mosquitoes. …

From The Times July 19, 2019 Chinese scientists say they have almost eradicated a virus-carrying mosquito from two islands by releasing infected males into the population. It is hoped that…

From Fox LA July 19, 2019 LONG BEACH, Calif. (FOX 11) – Mosquitoes collected in Long Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus. It’s the first detection of the virus this…

From KCRA 3 July 19, 2019 The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District said it’s received several calls from neighbors concerned about the mosquito population. Jax, 9, was playing soccer…

From Baby Center July 18, 2019 Tick-borne diseases, in particular, have skyrocketed in the past few years. Thankfully, there are a number of steps you can take to lower the risk…

From the International Business Times July 17, 2019 he officials of Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District in Fresno County, California, have alerted people in the region about a possible spread of…

From ABC 30 July 16, 2019 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The West Nile virus has not made any humans sick in Fresno County this year, but the potential for infections…

From the Visalia Times Delta July 12, 2019 The Visalia Public Cemetery District is asking people not to bring fresh flowers to the cemetery after health officials found mosquitos that can…