Mosquitos in Imperial County test positive for West Nile Virus

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial County Health officials confirm the first mosquito pool test positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

As the weather heats up, mosquitoes are more active which means a higher chance of spreading diseases like WNV.

Officials are reminding everyone to protect themselves by wearing insect repellent, covering up with long sleeves, and staying indoors. They're also asking people to dump out standing water around their homes.

If you start feeling sick with symptoms like fever or nausea, contact your doctor. 

To learn more about this, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.