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standing water
Coverage of standing water in the Nexus archive.
- Long Beach confirms first human case of West Nile in California
Long Beach confirmed California's first human case of West Nile virus this year. The patient was hospitalized with neuroinvasive illness but is recovering at home. The virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, with no vaccine or treatment available, and health officials recommend precautions like insect repellent and removing standing water.
- Plant Daddy: Why you may see fewer fireflies this year, a warning about standing water around your garden and more
The article discusses the FDA's approval of the first new sunscreen in 20 years and warns about standing water in gardens creating mosquito breeding grounds that could carry West Nile virus. It also mentions a potential decrease in firefly sightings as a gardening tip.