War over Zika, West Nile breaks out between Mayor Reed and John Eaves according to : 11alive

"Mosquito-borne illnesses such as Zika and West Nile Virus pose serious health risks for the public," said Mayor Reed. "I am not sure why the mayor is taking shots at the county for our success in combating the Zika virus," Eaves continued. "And just as a reminder, Mayor Reed made these comments in a press conference organized by our office." The Department urges residents to "take personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites by using EPA-registered insect repellents with 20%-30% DEET. ATLANTA – The fight against the West Nile and Zika viruses turned into an all-out political war on Saturday between Mayor Kasim Reed and a man who hopes to succeed him this fall, Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves.




Mayberry E. "Smart" mosquito trap used to prevent spread of Zika and West Nile Virus. The Microsoft trap is programmed to the wing span of the mosquitoes. Building a better mosquito trap: how a Microsoft research project could help track Zika's spread. Part of prevention, of course, is making sure that patients are educated about Zika . Clinicians and pharmacists have many opportunities to educate patients about the dangers of miscarriage and other birth defects that are known to result from the infection.References

New concerns over Zika, West Nile after mosquito survives winter

Now, we're learning the Asian Tiger Mosquito survived the winter in Connecticut and could spread the West Nile virus here. (WTNH)–The Asian Tiger mosquito is the culprit for spreading Zika in the warmer parts of the United States. West Nile gets spread when the mosquito feeds on infected birds… then bites people. That mosquito readily feeds on human. That's according to an article by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.


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