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West Nile-infected birds found in Simi, Oxnard
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More from Local NewsTwo more wild birds in Ventura County have tested positive for West Nile virus, health officials said Thursday.
The birds were found this month in Simi Valley and Oxnard, and state test results confirmed this week that they had West Nile.
So far this year, only three wild birds collected in Ventura County have tested positive for the virus, Environmental Health Division officials said.
The other one was found this month in Ventura.
West Nile, potentially fatal in a small percentage of human cases, is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Officials advise the public to eliminate standing water from their properties, make sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens, limit outdoor activities when mosquitoes are present, wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when outdoors, and use insect repellent.
To report mosquito-breeding sources, call 658-4310. To report a dead wild bird, call 877-968-2473.
Posted by joanna on August 24, 2007 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in the Wood Ranch area of Simi Valley - we have a nutcase of a woman who feeds the crows! - they then roost in the 1000s on our houses.
All I can say is if anyone nearby gets West Nile I would suggest suing this idiot for every penny she probably doesn't have.
Posted by wcdaniels1 on September 8, 2007 at 2:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE IN OXNARD THE BIRD WAS FOUND WITH WEST NILE VIRUS.
PLEASE REPLY.
Wendy Daniels
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