Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in San Gabriel Valley

Published on July 16, 2024

WEST COVINA, Calif.—Mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus near Morgan Park in the city of Baldwin Park, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District announced July 15. Since West Nile virus is endemic to the San Gabriel Valley, it is typically detected by local public health agencies during summer, according to district officials. The warm overnight temperatures contribute to mosquito populations and disease activity. The district said it will continue monitoring disease activity and controlling mosquitoes in public spaces through routine inspections and necessary treatments, but residents should take precautions to protect their health. “West Nile virus can be transmitted by the native Culex mosquito species which is most active at dusk and dawn,” Tristan Hallum, district director of scientific programs, said in a statement....

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