FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno County health officials have confirmed three cases of West Nile Virus so far in 2024. Officials say the cases were found through testing of blood donors.
No information on the patients has been released, but officials say they were asymptomatic. Health experts say this is a reminder to stay vigilant as mosquitoes continue to test positive for the virus in Fresno County. Experts say the mosquitoes that transmit the virus are typically most prevalent from late June through September.
Taking preventive measures like wearing repellant, staying indoors during dawn and dusk, draining standing water, and mosquito-proofing your home is essential..
