(KRON) — A bird and mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Solano County this month.

The Solano County Mosquito Abatement District first detected West Nile virus in a bird found near Goodyear Road in Benicia on Aug. 15. The bird was the first to test positive for the virus in Solano County in 2025.

On Aug. 18, the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes in the area of Goodyear Road. The City of Benicia is warning residents to take precautions to avoid contracting the virus.

“Residents are advised to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites and protect public health by inspecting their properties for standing water,” the City of Benicia stated on social media Friday. “[The Solano County Mosquito Aba

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