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At least 2 people infected with West Nile virus in in L.A. County, officials say - KTLA Los Angeles

At least 2 people infected with West Nile virus in in L.A. County, officials say - KTLA Los Angeles

At least 2 people infected with West Nile virus in in L.A. County, officials say - KTLA Los Angeles
Jul 31, 2020 49 secs

Culex mosquitoes spread West Nile virus.

The first two cases of people infected with West Nile virus in Los Angeles County for the 2020 season were identified this month, public health officials announced Thursday.

County confirmed its first positive test in a mosquito in early June, two residents of the San Fernando Valley region were reported to now have the virus, according to the county’s Department of Public Health.

“West Nile virus continues to be a serious health threat to residents in Los Angeles County.

“We are now in peak mosquito season in Los Angeles County and residents should also protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses by using EPA-registered mosquito repellent products,” Davis said.

Mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were found in three Orange County cities earlier this month.

Humans get the virus through the bite of an infected mosquito, according to the department.

There is no specific treatment for the disease and no vaccine to prevent infection, according to the public health department.

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