West Nile Virus (WNV) is endemic in Orange County and is expected to be a public health concern indefinitely. WNV first reached Orange County in 2003 when a few dead birds tested positive. For more information on WNV, including how to reduce your risk, visit the Orange County Health Care Agency website (http://www.ochealthinfo.com/) or the State of California West Nile Virus information website (http://westnile.ca.gov).