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Invasive mosquito able to carry Zika found in Palm Springs

Invasive mosquito able to carry Zika found in Palm Springs
Invasive mosquito able to carry Zika found in Palm Springs
Skip Ad Ad Loading... x Embed x Share Researchers are speeding up studies to find vaccines and drugs to treat Zika, which has spread worldwide at an alarming rate TimeAedes aegypti mosquitoes in a lab.(Photo: Getty Images)An invasive mosquito species capable of transmitting the Zika virus to humans has been found in Palm Springs six months after it was first detected in the Coachella Valley.The discovery does not mean residents are at greater risk of becoming infected with Zika, since so far the virus has not been detected in local mosquitoes.


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Mosquitoes capable of spreading Zika virus found in Palm Springs

Mosquitoes capable of spreading Zika virus found in Palm Springs
Mosquitoes capable of spreading Zika virus found in Palm Springs
KESQ & CBS Local 2PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - More mosquitoes capable of transmitting viruses such as Zika, chikungunya and dengue have been found in the Coachella Valley; this time in Palm Springs.Officials said the Aedes aegypti mosquito is not native to California and while it has the potential to transmit deadly viruses, none of those are currently transmitted locally in California by mosquitoes.The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District recently detected Aedes aegypti mosquitoes within the area bordered by South Palm Canyon Drive, East Sunny Dunes Road, East Morongo Road and Scenic View Road.


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Mosquito Capable of Transmitting Zika Trapped in Nearby Palm Springs

Mosquito Capable of Transmitting Zika Trapped in Nearby Palm Springs
Mosquito Capable of Transmitting Zika Trapped in Nearby Palm Springs
PALM SPRINGS, CA - A Palm Springs infestation of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the Zika virus and other diseases led vector control officials Wednesday to urge residents to eliminate standing water sources at their homes.The Aedes agypti mosquitoes were recently found within the area east of South Palm Canyon Drive, south of East Sunny Dunes Road, north of East Morongo Road and west of Scenic View Road.The Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District will be conducting a door-to-door campaign, which includes technicians searching for standing water sources and breeding sites at about 170 homes.


Mosquito Capable of Transmitting Zika Trapped in Nearby Palm Springs

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