Multiple Imperial Valley mosquito pools have tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis (SLE).

The Imperial County Public Health Department said that pools in the vicinity of Orchard Road in Holtville and La Paz Drive and Cannon Drive in Imperial tested positive for th mosquito-born illness. According to Imperial County Public Health Officer, Dr. Stephen Munday, " While it's not unusual to detect mosquito activity during the summer months, the identification of multiple positive pools in different areas is a reminder for all of us to stay alert. .We want residents to take precautions, like eliminating standing water and using insect repellent, to help reduce the risk of mosquito-borne illness and protect their families and communities."

Symptoms of SLE include fever, headache, nausea, vomiting and tiredness. There are n vaccines to prevent or medications to treat St. Louis Encephalitis.