West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes were found in Los Angeles County for the first time this year, officials confirmed.
The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District confirmed the positive samples in a news release on Wednesday. It said as many as six detections were made throughout the county.
The mosquitoes were located in:
- Arleta
- South El Monte
- Valley Glen
- Van Nuys
- Panorama City
- Lake Balboa
“West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease transmitted to people through the bite of an infected Culex mosquito,” said Steve Vetrone, GLACVCD Assistant General Manager of Vector Management. “The virus is endemic to Los Angeles County with activity typically increasing during the summer months.”…