Mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus in Kern County
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Kern County Public Health officials are urging residents to take steps to prevent becoming the first human case in the county for 2025.
On June 13, Kern County Public Health announced the first positive sample of the West Nile virus has been found in a mosquito. There have been no reported cases of a human contracting West Nile virus in the county so far in 2025.
The virus is mainly transmitted to people through mosquito bites, officials said.
Officials said you can reduce mosquito breeding sites by:
Remove standing or stagnate water from containers such flowerpots, fountains, birdbaths, pet bowls, and wading pools.
Clean/scrub containers that collect water weekly to remove any potential mosquito eggs.
Maintain swimming pools in working condition.
Stock garden ponds with fish that eat mosquito larvae.
Report areas of mosquito infestation to your local vector control district.
You can decrease the risk of mosquito-transmitted infections by:
Avoiding mosquitoes and mosquito-infested areas at all times of the day.
Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors.
Apply mosquito repellant to exposed skin when outdoors.
Ensure doors and windows have screens in good repair to keep mosquitoes out of your home.
Although the first positive mosquito sample has been identified in the 93307 zip code, it is important for everyone to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.
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