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Lynwood: Protect Yourself From West Nile Virus

Lynwood has been notified that the West Nile virus was detected in our City.

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Press release from the City of Lynwood:

August 25, 2020

Lynwood has been notified that the West Nile virus was detected in our City.

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West Nile virus is transmitted to people and animals through the bite of an infected mosquito. There is no cure and one in five persons infected with the virus will exhibit symptoms. Symptoms can include fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or a skin rash. There is no human vaccine and severe cases can lead to paralysis or even death.

The best way to protect against West Nile virus is through mosquito control. You can take the following steps to protect yourself, your family and your community:

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  • Eliminate standing water in clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs or anything that holds water for more than a week.
  • Ensure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained.
  • Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths and other small containers weekly.
  • Request mosquitofish from your local vector control district for placement in ornamental ponds.
  • Wear insect repellent when outdoors where mosquitoes may be present.
  • Report neglected (green) swimming pools in your neighborhood to your vector control district.

    • For more information, visit: https://www.glacvcd.org/resources/west-nile-virus-resources/

    Be safe!

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    This press release was produced by the City of Lynwood. The views expressed are the author's own.

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