Four confirmed illnesses have been reportedly linked to the West Nile Virus in California, KSBY reported.
The cases occurred in Los Angeles, Kern and Riverside counties.
"West Nile virus activity in the state is increasing, so I urge Californians to take every possible precaution to protect against mosquito bites," Dr. Karen Smith, CDPH director and state public health officer told KSBY reported..
As of June 8, the West Nile Virus has been detected in 14 dead birds from seven counties and four mosquito samples from three counties. Those counties were not specified.
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Source: KSBY
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