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3 days ago
OMG science

Santa Clara County officials to spray San Jose neighborhood to eradicate invasive mosquitoes

An invasive species of mosquito carrying various diseases like Zika was found in an East San Jose neighborhood, prompting Santa Clara County officials to spray the area with a nontoxic bacterial pesticide. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases rise

Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to a significant increase in dengue cases compared to previous years.
Dengue prevention measures in Puerto Rico include wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. [ more ]
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