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Visitors to Central Park may recently have noticed something that could have some park-goers — especially parents — feeling uneasy.

The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District (GLACVCD) posted a flier indicating a recent detection of the West Nile Virus at the much-frequented park.

According to officials at GLACVCD, the activity was noted on August 17.

That detection came on the heels of a recent report released by GLACVCD stating that Los Angeles County saw a marked increase in West Nile Virus activity. The report included two detections in the Santa Clarita Valley: One in Castaic and one in Santa Clarita. The activity reported at Central Park would be the third.

The list also includes two infected chickens housed at Whitney Canyon in Newhall.

“We did confirm new virus activity in the city again on August 17,” said GLACVCD Public Information Officer Levy Sun. “At this point, it is safe to say that West Nile virus is present in our mosquitoes and birds throughout Santa Clarita (and L.A. County).”

West Nile is a virus commonly spread to people by mosquito bites. According to GLACVCD, infection is often mild, but the virus can cause “significant cognitive and neurologic symptoms in some patients.”

Sun said preventing mosquito bites and eliminating standing water is critical in fighting the virus. The Centers for Disease Control recommends products with DEET as the active ingredient, along with Picaridin, IR3535, as well as certain oils from lemon and eucalyptus products, which they classify as safe and effective.

“Key thing here is to make sure your family packs insect repellent when you’re going to be outdoors. This will prevent any bites,” Sun said. “Also, if you notice any standing water around the park, feel free to report it to us at http://www.reportmosquitoes.org/.”

By reporting standing water, Sun said it enables GLACVCD to double check its database to make sure officials visit that water source.

For more information, visit www.glacvcd.org or call 818-364-9589.

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  1. Nena Marquez Ochwatt and Marissa Arlette Ochwatt

  2. Teresa Ortiz Teresa Ortiz says:

    Maggie Ortiz Martha Ortiz

  3. Sarah Storr Sarah Storr says:

    Noah Storr be careful

  4. Dayssy Nunez Dayssy Nunez says:

    Karla Karina Sierra

  5. Rick Thomas Rick Thomas says:

    Kevin GibersonDanielle Thomas

  6. Tiffany Curcio Marla Gieser

  7. Time to start using essential oils heavily for protection! Message me to find out how to protect your family with natural solutions and zero chemicals!
    DoTerra Naturally Essential

  8. Marisol Cruz not sure if close to you or not.

  9. Jennifer J Even be careful on your walks!

  10. Andrea Mink- Sanchez be careful out there

  11. Jessica Calderon-Gonzalez

  12. Desiree Bloom Aburto be careful when you take her to parks

  13. Junior Munoz Junior Munoz says:

    Positivity OnlyAllowed

  14. Jen Otzen Jen Otzen says:

    Heather Jon Otzen

  15. Dean Botton Dean Botton says:

    Why always at Central Park?

  16. Emilee Byrs Emilee Byrs says:

    Karen Treen Genny Byars

  17. Drew Vanacore look. Please remind me to spray the kids today and tomorrow

  18. Jamie Lee Cruz. And Katie Lee. Don’t go this park????????

  19. Renee Branson Underwood Dawn Elizabeth

  20. Alexa Vinci Alexa Vinci says:

    Linda Vinci Lisa CapizzoValerie DionneDiane Marioni

  21. I noticed the sign last time I ran. Ugh!

  22. Frank C III Blackwell

  23. Dennis Ortiz bug spray all day!

  24. Using 1 TBS olive oil with 15 drops lavender oil! Mosquitos won’t come near me!

  25. Tee Bee Tee Bee says:

    Maurice E Edwards Sr.

  26. Kristen says:

    Are you sure you didn’t mean lemon eucalyptus essential oil? Lemon and eucalyptus on their own are ineffective against mosquitos, but lemon eucalyptus oil has shown effective results from studies in preventing mosquito bites.

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