west nile virus
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 8:13pm
Another bird found in El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second so far for the County in 2018. The first one was in South Lake Tahoe and this one is on the west slope.
Bird in South Lake Tahoe tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 9:15pm
The first El Dorado County case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in South Lake Tahoe. County health officials received confirmation this week that a Stellar Jay found on May 7 has tested positive for the virus.
This bird was the first one for the county in 2018. Besides El Dorado COunty, West Nile virus activity in dead birds has been reported in two other California counties, San Mateo and Santa Clara.
Second bird in El Dorado County tests positive for West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 9:03pm
A bird found on the west slope of El Dorado County has tested positive for West Nile virus, the second for 2017. The bird found near Garden Valley, an Acorn Woodpecker, was tested on September 29 and county health officials just received confirmation this week it had the virus.
To date there have been 463 dead birds to test positive in 38 counties in California. Nearby Sacramento has had 86 birds and Placer County, three birds.
Bird found in South Lake Tahoe tests positive for West Nile virus
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 4:15pm
The first El Dorado County case of West Nile virus was confirmed in South Lake Tahoe. County health officials received confirmation this week that a Stellar Jay found on July 31 has tested positive for the virus.
So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 28 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties. There have been four human cases of the virus reported from Kings, Kern, San Bernardino
and Los Angeles counties.
Prepare for increase in mosquitoes this spring and summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 12:54pm
With increased water in the area from recent winter and spring storms that brought record-breaking precipitation into the area, Douglas County Emergency Management and Mosquito Abatement General Improvement District is expecting more mosquitos in Douglas County this season.
Typically mosquito breeding sites in Douglas County are monitored starting April 1. The long winter has not allowed for this process. Standing water creates opportunities for mosquitoes to develop and bites from mosquitoes can transmit diseases to people and animals.
Mosquito Awareness Week brings reminders on how protect against the insect
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 6:44pm
The arrival of mosquitoes in El Dorado County communities is delayed this year due to the long and wet winter, but health officials are taking Mosquito Awareness Week of April 16 through April 22, 2017 to remind the public to protect themselves. As warmer weather approaches residents should be aware of the serious risks mosquitoes present to their health, including West Nile, Saint Louis encephalitis, and potentially dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses.
Bird found to have first case of West Nile Virus in El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 3:25pm
El Dorado County health officials have received confirmation from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) that a dead bird found in the Placerville area has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first for 2016. The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on August 23, 2016. There have been no reported cases of human infection with West Nile virus this year in El Dorado County.
Horse on West Slope infected with West Nile Virus
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/19/2015 - 8:24pm
A horse living in the Greenwood community of El Dorado County has been infected with West Nile Virus according to county health officials.
"The horse is recovering and expected to survive, but the case reminds us that the virus is circulating and horse owners need to take precautions," said Fred Sanford with the El Dorado County Environmental Management Division (EMD). "Horses exposed to West Nile Virus (WNV) are vulnerable to serious complications and even death. Fortunately, a vaccine is available from many veterinarians that can protect horses."
West Nile Virus found in El Dorado County bird
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 3:43pm
A bird found in the El Dorado Hills area of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus this week.
The bird, a Western Scrub Jay, was found on June 16 and is the first bird of the year to be found to have the virus. So far this year, West Nile virus activity has been reported in 26 California counties, including neighboring Sacramento and Placer counties.
No human cases of the virus have been reported in California thus far in 2015.
Calif. man dies from West Nile virus
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/13/2012 - 10:58amAUBURN, Calif. (AP) - A Northern California man has died from the West Nile virus, the state's fifth death to the mosquito-borne virus this year.The Sacramento Bee (sacb.ee/QQ1j2s) says 74-year-old...
CDC: West Nile cases rise 40 percent in 1 week
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/29/2012 - 10:39amFederal health officials say that West Nile virus cases are up 40 percent since last week and are on pace to rival the record years of 2002 and 2003.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention h...
Two robins test positive for West Nile virus in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 12:36pmWest Nile virus has been detected in two birds found in the South Lake Tahoe area.According to a release from the El Dorado County Environmental Management and Health Services Departments, the viru...
2 birds in South Lake Tahoe found to have West Nile virus
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 7:56pm