{"id":328799,"date":"2026-05-23T02:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328799\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T02:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:35:18","slug":"dead-bird-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-sacramento-county-for-the-first-time-this-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328799\/","title":{"rendered":"Dead bird tests positive for West Nile virus in Sacramento County for the first time this season"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dead bird in East Sacramento has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking another early sign of virus activity in the region, mosquito control officials say.<\/p>\n

ELK GROVE, Calif. \u2014 The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that the first dead bird of the season has tested positive for West Nile virus in Sacramento County.<\/p>\n

Officials said an infected crow was collected near Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento.<\/p>\n

District Manager Gary Goodman said the discovery serves as an early warning sign that West Nile virus is active in the region.<\/p>\n


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The district noted that recent late spring rain followed by early hot temperatures have created favorable conditions for mosquitoes to thrive, potentially signaling a busy mosquito season ahead.<\/p>\n

Earlier this week, officials also confirmed the first mosquito sample of the season to test positive for West Nile virus in Sacramento County.<\/p>\n

In response, the district said it will increase mosquito trapping and surveillance efforts in the area to identify breeding sources and reduce mosquito activity.<\/p>\n

Residents are encouraged to use insect repellent, drain standing water and report dead birds to the California Department of Public Health hotline at 877-WNV-BIRD.<\/p>\n

So far this year, Sacramento County has recorded one mosquito sample and one dead bird testing positive for West Nile virus, while no activity has been detected in Yolo County.<\/p>\n

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