{"id":328606,"date":"2026-05-23T00:07:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T00:07:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328606\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T00:07:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T00:07:32","slug":"east-sacramento-bird-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328606\/","title":{"rendered":"East Sacramento bird tests positive for West Nile Virus"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dead American crow found near Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento has tested positive for\u00a0West\u00a0Nile\u00a0virus, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District<\/a> confirmed Friday. This was the first dead bird the district has collected this season to test positive for the disease.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinding\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0positive\u00a0bird\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0season\u00a0is significant because it serves as an early warning sign that\u00a0West\u00a0Nile\u00a0virus\u00a0is active in our region,\u201d district manager Gary Goodman said in a press release. \u201cIt confirms that\u00a0the\u00a0virus\u00a0is present and helps us identify areas where we may later detect infected mosquitoes or even human cases.\u201d<\/p>\n

West Nile detected in Sacramento mosquitos. What to know<\/a><\/p>\n

On Wednesday, the district confirmed its first mosquito sample of the season<\/a> had tested positive for the disease. The sample was collected south of Tahoe Park. The West Nile virus has also been reported in Alameda and Santa Clara counties this year.<\/p>\n

A busy mosquito and\u00a0West\u00a0Nile\u00a0virus\u00a0season\u00a0seem to be ahead. A late spring rain followed by an early stretch\u00a0of\u00a0very hot temperature has helped mosquitoes thrive. People should have insect repellent before heading into the\u00a0the\u00a0Memorial Day holiday weekend,\u00a0the district said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you\u2019re attending a backyard barbecue, heading out on a camping trip, or enjoying other outdoor activities, it\u2019s important to protect yourself from mosquito bites by using an effective insect repellent,\u201d Goodman said.<\/p>\n

The district asks the public to report any dead birds found by calling\u00a0the\u00a0California Department\u00a0of\u00a0Public Health hotline at 877-968-2473. Not all samples will be retrieved, but the reports all still helpful. Birds like crows, jays and magpies are very susceptible to\u00a0the\u00a0virus, while others are not.<\/p>\n

As for mosquitos, the\u00a0district plans to increase trapping and surveillance to find where they may be breeding. To report mosquito problems, call 1-800-429-1022.<\/p>\n

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