From Fox 40
May 31, 2022
DAVIS, Calif (KTXL) — A dead American Crow collected in Davis was found to be carrying West Nile Virus by the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control on Tuesday, according to vector control.
This is the first sign of West Nile Virus activity in the Sacramento area this year, according to vector control.
“Finding the first positive bird is always significant because it provides an early warning sign for the disease,” District Manager Gary Goodman said. “It confirms that the virus is present, provides a good indication of where we may find positive mosquito samples and where human cases may develop later in the season”
According to vector control, this is not the first sign of the virus in California as other counties have already seen activity of the virus.