From ABC7
August 5, 2021
Health officials in Ventura County have detected an invasive mosquito capable of transmitting several viruses, like yellow fever and Zika.
There is no confirmed transmission of the diseases in our state but experts say you still want to avoid being bitten.
Since September of last year, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been found in several communities including Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Oak View, Oxnard, and now Ojai.
Health officials warn the public to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and to avoid providing breeding places for mosquitoes in standing water, such as bird baths and fountains and other outdoor locations where water may pool and become stagnant.