A mosquito pool in southeast Austin tested positive for West Nile Virus on May 28, according to officials with Austin Public Health. This development has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus and Dengue fever in Central Texas, exacerbated by the climate crisis. Residents are advised to drain standing water and use insect repellent to mitigate the risk. Additionally, Los Angeles County confirmed its first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2024 on June 1, highlighting the spread of the virus in different regions.
LA County confirms first West Nile virus mosquito sample of 2024 https://t.co/qry26TfLoC
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Los Angeles County https://t.co/sJjzKnhMVR
A West Nile virus mosquito sample has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials said Saturday – the first positive sample in the area of 2024. https://t.co/9Gemg82vFY
Preparing for possible West Nile Virus cases during mosquito season https://t.co/v402KTRykX
The climate crisis is increasing the frequency of dangerous mosquito borne diseases like West Nile Virus & Dengue fever in Central Texas. With a mosquito pool in Austin testing positive for West Nile virus, please remember to drain standing water & use insect repellent outside. https://t.co/iyNZxOZJrw
A mosquito pool in southeast Austin has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to officials with Austin Public Health. https://t.co/SK5OFq9ZOw