Mosquito pool in Imperial County tests positive for West Nile Virus

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - A mosquito pool in Imperial County tests positive for West Nile Virus.

The sample was collected a week ago and results confirmed as positive on Friday.

This is the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus identified in Imperial County this year.

The Imperial County Health Department Vector Control shares some preventive steps to decrease the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.

"Dump any standing water in your properties. Right now, we are having a lot of swimming pools, portable swimming pools in the yard. We want to enjoy our yards but remember to dump the water after used, don't let it stand for more than three days," said Antonio Lechuga, Imperial County Vector Control biologist entomologist.

Also limit your outdoors activities during dawn or early evening. Wear loose fitting, light color clothing and apply insect repallent.