Viral Flu-Like Disease Confirmed in La Quinta Mosquitoes - NBC Southern California

The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Friday announced mosquitoes in La Quinta had tested positive for a viral disease that can be transmitted to humans and initially cause flu-like symptoms, and in rare cases, death.

Louis Encephalitis in California, according to the district, but officials still warned people to guard themselves against mosquitoes, and announced targeted insecticide spraying operations were scheduled for next week in La Quinta.

Mosquitoes infected with the virus were collected from a trap near Madison Street and 60th Avenue, the district said.