Dead falcon is year’s first West Nile case
A dead bird found in San Bernardino last month carried the county’s first reported case of West Nile virus of 2007, according to the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health.
The American Kestral, a small falcon, was collected in the 1000 block of Inland Center Drive and analyzed by UC Davis’ Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
The virus is transmitted to people and animals by infected mosquitoes. The department cautioned residents to drain or dump water in swimming pools, apply insect repellent and make sure windows have tight-fitting screens.
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