County of Marin, California District 3 Newsletter Update
County of Marin, California sent this bulletin at 09/17/2012 12:06 PM PDT
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release September 14, 2012 Contact: Nizza Sequeira, MSMVCD Public Relations Director Office: 707-285-2093 Email: nizzas@msmosquito.com
MORE MOSQUITOES INFECTED WITH WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN ROHNERT PARK
COTATI, CALIFORNIA - The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District announced today that another mosquito sample has tested positive for West Nile virus. The sample was collected near Wilfred Avenue in Rohnert Park, in the same vicinity where the last group of mosquitoes tested positive on August 3rd.
"Immediately following the results of the positive mosquito sample, Vector Control Technicians were sent to check the area and found several sites producing mosquitoes," said Nizza Sequeira, Public Relations Director for the District. The areas found producing mosquitoes had not been there during previous visits and were treated accordingly. "Adult mosquito surveillance traps will be set, as usual, to monitor the abundance of mosquitoes and virus activity," stated Sequeira.
With the warm weather continuing through the next week, District officials are concerned that the mosquito population may increase as well as virus activity. Residents in the area are urged to report potential mosquito production sites as well as mosquito problems to the District.
It is extremely that anyone participating in outdoor activities take personal protection measures such as applying an effective mosquito repellent to exposed skin when outdoors, especially during dusk and dawn.
In an effort to educate the public about mosquitoes and vector-borne disease, the District is hosting a free event at their office in Cotati tomorrow. More information about the event can be found at www.msmosquito.com.
West Nile virus symptoms may include headache, fever, body aches, vomiting, nausea, swollen lymph glands and skin rash on the chest, stomach and back.
Approximately 80% of people who become infected with WNv will not show any symptoms; approximately 20% of infected individuals, however will develop West Nile fever.
Less than 1% of those individuals may develop a more severe form of illness with symptoms such as high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, paralysis and in extreme cases death. While there is no cure for WNv, it is preventable.
Residents can help reduce the threat of WNv in the following ways:
For more information or to report mosquito problems contact the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District at 1.800.231.3236 or visit www.msmosquito.com. Report dead birds to the West Nile virus Hotline at 1-877-968-2473 or online at www.westnile.ca.gov.
The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District is an independent, special district committed to protecting public health from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. All programs and services are funded through property taxes and are provided to all residents of Marin and Sonoma counties. For more information about us please visit our website at www.msmosquito.com or call 1-800-231-3236.
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