Image via WikipediaWEST NILE IN CERRITOS!
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| Los Cerritos Community News Intern Chente Ramierez captured this photo of a dead bird on Artesia Boulevard on Thursday. Cerritos now has 60% of all confirmed cases of dead birds carrying rhe deadly West Nile Virus. See the Los Cerritos Community News for details. |
By Randy Economy
Cerritos-
The number of West Nile virus (WNV) positive bird deaths in Cerritos has risen to 18 over the past week, according the latest data released by the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District on Thursday afternoon.
The Los Cerritos Community News has also learned that two new mosquitoes captured in Cerritos recently have also tested positive of the deadly virus.
Cerritos now accounts for almost 60% of the cases countywide.
“Mosquitoes breed more rapidly in warm weather,” says Public Information Officer Crystal Brown. “With a higher abundance of mosquitoes comes a higher risk of West Nile virus transmission.”
Brown continued that residents throughout Cerritos should take note of the significant increase in
West Nile virus activity this week and make sure to follow the simple steps to prevent mosquito bites.
Image via WikipediaShe said that residents can follow the 3 D’s of West Nile virus prevention to protect themselves and their families: 
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