Big Bear News - Lake Arrowhead/Needles, CA - According to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, officials are urging residents to take precautions after a bird carcass collected in Lake Arrowhead and a collection of mosquitoes from Needles tested positive for West Nile virus. The Steller’s jay, collected on July 5, is the first positive case of 2021 within … [Read more...] about Lake Arrowhead Bird Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus
First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed
San Bernardino County, CA, August 18, 2015 - San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death from West Nile Virus in 2015. A total of five WNV cases have been confirmed within the County this year. San Bernardino County reported eight confirmed cases at this time in 2014 with no deaths. Throughout the state, there are 36 confirmed WNV cases so … [Read more...] about First Death From West Nile Virus Confirmed
Human Cases of West Nile Virus Appear
San Bernardino County, CA - Two human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been confirmed in the County of San Bernardino--the first confirmed this year. At this time last year, the County had a total of three confirmed cases and one death due to the WNV. Historically, the California Department of Public Health has confirmed a total of 57 human cases and two deaths from … [Read more...] about Human Cases of West Nile Virus Appear
West Nile Virus Claims One Human Life
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health confirmed this year’s first human death from West Nile Virus (WNV) this month. After extending condolences to the victim’s family, San Bernardino County Health Officer Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D. turned his attention to prevention, saying, “We continue to see an increase of WNV activity throughout the county and therefore, we … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus Claims One Human Life
West Nile Virus Spreads Across San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County, CA, August 29, 2013 - As the Labor Day holiday weekend approaches, many people will be enjoying outdoor activities, and it is important for them to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. The state laboratory has confirmed increased West Nile Virus (WNV) activity within San Bernardino County. So far this season, the disease has been confirmed in the valley, … [Read more...] about West Nile Virus Spreads Across San Bernardino County