Further information about the case has not been released in order to protect the person's identity. The three were found in Anoka, Dakota and Scott Counties.
While no current local transmission of Zika infection has been reported in California, Mayor Robert Garcia urged residents and visitors to take necessary precautions to prevent mosquito bites, according to the release.
The Department will spray pesticide to target mosquitoes if persistent West Nile activity is detected.
For the entire 2016 season, TCPH reported 44 human cases of West Nile disease, including one death.
Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane-diol to clothes and exposed skin.
Toni Corona, an official for Illinois' Madison County Health Department told The Telegraph that a mild winter may lead to more mosquitoes during the summer.
Although the mosquito population is down, the possibility for getting the West Nile Virus is still there.
"What happens if you have an infected mosquito, there's actually the virus in the saliva of the mosquito".
"We monitor for the mosquito species that carry West Nile Virus", according to John Hausbeck, environmental health supervisor.
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Education has also made a big difference, Mr Woolridge said.The public are more aware of the threat and the need to empty out any standing water. In conjunction with the State and other Towns across CT, the Town of Greenwich has begun the fight against West Nile Virus this month and will continue through October, 2017. Make sure to fix or install window and door screens to keep mosquitoes from entering your home.
Install or fix screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes outside.
Clean roof gutters and downspouts for proper drainage.
Eliminate collected water in boat or pool covers.
Trim tall grass, weeds, and vines since mosquitoes use these areas to rest during hot daylight hours. Flood water mosquitoes are the result of rain and flooded areas. If you think you have symptoms of West Nile virus, see your doctor right away.
Symptoms include headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea and fatigue.
"West Nile is a serious illness spread by mosquitoes in Los Angeles County".
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Pervention reported 19 cases where people were infected as of January 17, 2017. Updated Reported Distribution of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti and Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in the United States, 1995-2016. "What this survey confirms is just how important it is that we have good surveillance systems in place to be able to detect the presence of these mosquitoes".
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