I remember the helicopters spraying for the Mediterranean Fruit Fly over our Palo Alto house in late 1980. Somehow, I survived. But boy did the public get in an uproar over that!
Posted on 08/14/2024 1:29:40 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Santa Clara County reported the first two cases of West Nile virus in 2024, including one patient who died at a hospital this month, health authorities said Wednesday.
The Santa Clara County Public Health Department said the adult patient who died was immunocompromised and died at a hospital after experiencing West Nile symptoms. The second person is also an adult who was hospitalized but is now recovering at home, the health department said.
No additional details about either patient were released because of medical privacy concerns.
The county's Vector Control has detected West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in various county ZIP codes and has been spraying in targeted areas to reduce the adult mosquito population. The health department said it was undetermined if the infections were contracted in the county or elsewhere.
Last month, Contra Costa County reported the first West Nile virus death since 2006.
West Nile virus is spread by mosquitos and causes mild to severe flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, and body aches. In severe cases, the virus can cause neurological symptoms or death, although most people who contract the virus have mild or no symptoms and will recover quickly. People over 60 years of age and those with certain medical conditions have a higher chance of getting sick and are more likely to develop complications.
Health officials encouraged residents to help reduce the risk of West Nile virus by draining standing water where mosquitoes can breed, and follow additional prevention recommendations from the county's Vector Control.
The dreamers coming across the border bring us diversity . . crime, disease, a toll on our resources and Democrat votes. So that makes it all worth it.
From Carlos Castaneda? The Teaches of Don Juan book?
That’s not true. Here in central Indiana we were told there is a confirmed case of West Nile Virus here, and it was found within the past several days.
I remember the helicopters spraying for the Mediterranean Fruit Fly over our Palo Alto house in late 1980. Somehow, I survived. But boy did the public get in an uproar over that!
I don’t think border crossers have much to do with West Nile Fever.
Where do you think the origin is then?
Mosquitoes.
It can be very severe in horses, and that’s been happening for at least 25 years.
I am too scared to leave my house or go to work. Please send me a mail-in ballot and lots of government cheese until this passes.
very funny (not sarcasm)
Whooohooo...new virus in town. I suggest vaxers get several more jabs, increase the social distancing to 10’ and buy the N95 mask by the carton.
I’ll get some beer and enjoy the entertainment.
Nile Monkeybola Poxovid Electionaviary Virus. It has a four year cycle between outbreaks.
I remember the Good Old days of 1956 running behind the spray truck getting my cool down spray of DDT. Still here and going strong.
Send a sample to the democrats.
Oh goody! We get to have a NEW death virus beginning just as schools open up for the fall. I suppose they will find a vacine at worp speed. Bring out the masks. Well, I will ignore all of it again. Never had sniffle for 3 years. Maybe longer. Can’t recall being sickness for years. Positive thinking.
This has been going around for years before COVID. But I think you have to have seriously compromised of health to get this.
May I use your post?
Likely it has been out there.
I remember them spraying in this area since 2014 and before. It actually makes the situation worse because it kills all the bats and other things that eat mosquitoes. Please have a lot of bots here but now there’s nothing.
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