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West Nile Virus Cases Rise in Sacramento | Sacramento News
Sacramento County confirms a second human case of West Nile Virus this season, with the infection traced between July 11 and August 7 — though details remain private. This follows a previous case of a 60-year-old woman who’s recovering. Across California, two deaths have been linked to the virus, carried by mosquitoes that breed in standing water. Protect yourself by using repellent, wearing long sleeves during dawn and dusk, and eliminating stagnant water around your home. Symptoms — fever, headache, body aches, nausea, or rash — may appear 3 to 14 days after a bite. Stay vigilant as warm…
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