(KMJ) – The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first fatal case of West Nile Virus this year.
According to the news release, there are 26 positive cases of West Nile reported in Fresno County. But, the Department of Public Health expects that number to increase. In addition, the County has also received word of a positive test for the Saint Louis Encephalitis virus.
And the Department of Health put out the following statement:
“This tragic death from West Nile Virus and this severe illness from St Louis Encephalitis in Fresno County are
strong reminders that everyone should increase efforts to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites,” says Dr. Ken Bird, Fresno County Deputy Health Officer. “August and September are peak periods of West Nile virus
transmission in Fresno County. I urge everyone to take every possible precaution to protect themselves against mosquito bites.”
