Page 1 of 3 West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District 1295 East Locust St. Ontario CA 91761 Telephone 909-635-0307 Fax 909-635-0405 Website: www.wvmosquito.org PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Min-Lee Cheng, Ph.D. District Manager 909-635-0307 Brian Reisinger Community Outreach Coordinator 909-376-4376 Cell For Immediate Press Release: Thursday, August 20, 2009 Drastic Spike in Positive Mosquito Samples in the West Valley. August 20, 2009 - Thirteen new mosquito samples collected this week have tested positive for West Nile Virus, bringing this year's total to 27 positive mosquito samples, seven dead birds, and one Sentinel Chicken. The thirteen recent West Nile virus positive mosquito samples were collected at the following locations: Carlos Avenue at Mission Boulevard, Parco Street at Riverside Drive, and East Steen Street at San Antonio Avenue in Ontario, 1200 block of Ramona Avenue, Fern Avenue and Edison Avenue, and 6000 block of Elena Street in Chino, and Central Avenue at Fairfield Ranch Road in Chino Hills. Currently, four out of the five cities served by the West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District have at least one positive mosquito sample in 2009. The Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District in Los Angeles County has recently reported its fifth human case of West Nile Virus infection, in addition to the previous West Nile Virus positive dead birds and sentinel chickens detected. As of August 19th, West Nile Virus infestation has been detected in thirty-five counties in California, including 11 human cases. The District would like to sincerely thank all of its residents in aiding in the battle against mosquito-transmitted diseases and strongly encourages reporting many mosquito breeding sites and dead birds. Page 2 of 3 Call the District to report green pools, standing water, or mosquito problems: The District is here to help you with mosquito problems, and will take anonymous calls regarding green pools or mosquito breeding sources. It takes everyone's participation and help to fight mosquito-transmitted diseases. Symptoms of West Nile virus: People infected with WNv can have no symptoms, West Nile Fever, or West Nile Neuroinvasive disease. Symptoms usually occur 2-15 days after infection. Symptoms of West Nile Fever can include: • Headaches (often severe migraines) • High fever • Tiredness and body aches • Occasionally a skin rash and swollen lymph glands Even healthy people may suffer sickness for several days to several weeks, and be unable to function normally. Symptoms of West Nile Neuroinvasive disease can include: • Severe Headache • High Fever • Stiff neck • Stupor • Disorientation • Tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness • Paralysis • Coma This form of the disease can lead to long-lasting if not permanent damage to the body and brain. Remember to use these steps to protect yourself: • Dump standing water - tires, buckets, birdbaths, flowerpots, and even soda cans become "mosquito nurseries". • Defend your house - make sure screens on windows and doors are tight fitting and in good repair. • Defend yourself - when outdoors at dusk and dawn, use a mosquito repellent. The active ingredients DEET, Picaridin, IR 3535, and oil of lemon eucalyptus are the longest lasting and most effective. For more information visit: http://www.wvmosquito.org and http://www.westnile.ca.gov. Residents can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook! To follow us on Twitter visit: http://www.twitter.com/WestValleyMVCD To find us on Facebook just search: West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control Page 3 of 3 Residents can also report dead birds and squirrels to the CA Department of Public Health's toll-free hotline, 877-WNV BIRD (968-2473) or visit on-line at: www.westnile.ca.gov. For more information or an interview, please contact Dr. Min-Lee Cheng at 909- 635-0307.
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