First Human Death From West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County

San Bernardino, CA, November 6, 2012, 6am - The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health has confirmed the first human death from West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2012. A total of 19 symptomatic human cases have been confirmed so far this year.  The public should take appropriate precautionary measures to protect themselves against mosquito … [Read more...]

Human Case Of West Nile Virus In San Bernardino County

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San Bernardino, CA, August 28, 2012 – After a 24-year-old woman from Fontana was hospitalized with West Nile Virus the CDC wants to raise public awareness of the virus. The case in Fontana is the first human case of West Nile Virus in 2012 in San Bernardino County. West Nile Virus activity across the nation has been at a record-high. Almost 700 … [Read more...]

West Nile Virus And Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week April 22-28, 2012

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San Bernardino, CA, April 25, 2012, 3:00pm - Mosquitoes and warm weather go hand in hand, and with that in mind, the California State Legislature has declared this week (April 22-28, 2012) West Nile Virus and Mosquito & Vector Control Awareness Week in California. West Nile Virus is spread by mosquitoes and can result in severe illness and even … [Read more...]