Mosquitos Known to Carry Zika Virus Found in Central Valley

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STOCKTON- Earlier this month the Mosquito and Vector Control departments for San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties announced they’ve discovered Aedes mosquitoes for the first time. The announcement comes with the concern for public health since the insects are known to carry the Zika virus. According to the Mayo Clinic Zika is, “A disease caused by Zika virus that’s spread through …