ZIKA-CAPABLE MOSQUITO FOUND IN CENTRAL VALLEY

The mosquito capable of carrying the Zika Virus has been found in the Central Valley, but Kern County Public Health is telling residents not to worry.

Spokewoman Michelle Corson says Aedes mosquitos in California do not have Zika, but she understands that people can get spooked because of the problems other countries have experienced. Corson thinks the best protection against any mosquito-bourne illness is to clean up standing water around your home.

Corson also says the department is focusing on stopping the West Nile Virus because there have been cases reported in Kern County.

Kelli Forsch