Sixth person diagnosed with West Nile
A sixth person has been diagnosed with West Nile virus in the borderland.
The city’s health department says a man in his 50s who lives on the west side is now recovering.
“This is not the first time we see West Nile infections during the colder time of the year, but the case is rather unusual,” said Fernando Gonzalez, lead epidemiologist. “It’s important that we don’t assume mosquito activity ends when the weather gets cold. We know they are out there and we know that some of them are infected, and can spread the virus.”
The Department of Public Health recommends that residents report standing water or other mosquito breeding sites by calling 311. Please provide an address.
