The health officials in California have revealed on Wednesday that the West Nile virus had caused its first two deaths in the state. This information came from the California Department of Public Health. The two persons who have succumbed to the mosquito-borne disease are a senior citizen from Sacramento County and an adult from Shasta County. They both died after being infected with the West … [Read more...]
West Nile Virus in Marion County
Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus have been identified in Indiana’s Marion County. Indiana Health Department made the information public after having set up a surveillance trap. The mosquitoes they collected from this trap tested positive for the arbovirus. While infected mosquitoes are preset in the area, there haven’t been any reports of infected humans up till now. This summer alone, … [Read more...]
West Nile Virus Re-appears for the First Time in Scott County
For the first time this year, the West Nile Virus has reared its ugly face. Metropolitan Mosquito Control District claims that the mosquitoes collected last week in the metro area of the Twin Cities, in Scott County tested positive for the virus. Although there have been no confirmed human cases yet, officials advise caution. The Star Tribune reported that nobody fell ill until now, and that the … [Read more...]
Number of Dead Bald Eagles from West Nile reached 40
SALT LAKE CITY: According to the wildlife officials of Utah, the count of dead bald eagles from West Nile Virus has reached to 40, on Monday and five others are being treated in wildlife rehabilitation center. The birds in northern and central Utah were found dying since Dec. 1, due to similar “mystery illness” showing symptoms like head tremors, signs of weakness in legs and feet and … [Read more...]