Protect Yourself and Your Community: Understanding and Combating West Nile Virus
The Los Angeles County reports its first death from the West Nile Virus (WNV) this year, urging the community to increase preventative measures against mosquito bites. With 19 confirmed WNV cases in 2023, residents are advised to use EPA-registered mosquito repellents, mosquito-proof their homes, and eliminate standing water to curb the breeding grounds for mosquitoes.