More evidence of West Nile virus discovered in Martinez, Oakley, Brentwood
New signs of West Nile virus have surfaced this week in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said.
Dead bird, two mosquito groups test positive for West Nile virus in Contra Costa
West Nile virus activity is intensifying in Contra Costa County, with the latest reports confirming two more groups of mosquitoes and a dead bird testing positive. The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District (CCMVCD) identified the infected mosquitoes in Martinez and Oakley,
Atherton Community on Alert: West Nile Virus Detected in Local Bird Population
A dead bird in Atherton tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting community vigilance and mosquito prevention efforts.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Palo Alto following county resident’s death
Santa Clara County confirmed West Nile virus-positive mosquitos in Palo Alto after one county resident died from the virus in early August.
West Nile virus detected in Atherton
A deceased bird found in Atherton tested positive for West Nile virus, city officials announced Wednesday. The virus is spread from mosquitoes to animals and humans. City officials wrote, “Attention Atherton residents!
Mosquito spraying under way with serious concerns about West Nile virus in Chicago area
The Cook County Department of Public Health rates the current risk level for getting the West Nile​ virus as high.
Cases of West Nile virus reported across 33 states
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Fox & Friends' to share tips for protecting from mosquito diseases.
Baltimore region counts first case of West Nile Virus in Maryland in 2024
An adult in the Baltimore region is the first Marylander to test positive for West Nile virus in 2024, the state department of health said.
West Nile virus detected in dead bird found in Detroit
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services notified the Detroit Health Department of this detection after the dead bird was found near 7 Mile Road and Southfield Freeway. No cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in humans in Detroit or Wayne County this year,
More Ford Co. mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
The Ford County Public Health Department is again warning of West Nile Virus following more positive mosquito results from within the county.
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Urban Birds Are Teeming With Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria, Study Finds
The authors suggest that wild birds may pick up antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in a number of ways: gulls and crows, for ...
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Grand Strand mosquito spraying ramps up amid national spread of bug-borne illnesses
“Same thing with dead birds. We’re always looking for dead birds to have those in all for testing to try and get ahead of ...
Mosquito pesticide to be sprayed in section of Martinez Friday
The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District will be spraying pesticide in an area of Martinez on Friday night ...
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Bird Diseases and Risk of Bird Droppings
People who work with livestock and come into contact with birds and their droppings are at a higher risk of the H5N1 bird flu ...
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Blowflies a possible vector for HPAI in Japan
"Our observations suggest C. nigribarbis may acquire the HPAI virus from deceased wild birds directly or from faecal ...
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West Nile in Santa Ana
The West Nile virus has been detected in Santa Ana, making it the second instance of the virus being discovered in Orange ...