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Organization: Los Angeles County / Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich
Date: July 15, 2008
Antonovich Calls for Renewed Action to Prevent West Nile Virus Epidemic
LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In the wake of the discovery of several dead bird testing positive for West Nile Virus in the San Gabriel Valley, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Supervisor Antonovich's motion calling for multi-agency coordination and a renewed effort to combat the virus to prevent an epidemic.
Supervisor Antonovich's motion directs the Department of Public Health and Public Works to investigate and clear open water ways that harbor mosquito breeding sites, exterminate active breeding areas, and educate the public on West Nile Virus prevention.
"Los Angeles County is committed to preventing this virus from growing to epidemic proportions," said Supervisor Antonovich.
Dead birds testing positive have been found recently in the cities of Arcadia, Covina, Temple City, El Monte, San Gabriel, and the unincorporated community of La Crescenta.
