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rpt ftr-,) s t c. <br /> P � F Homeowners urged- <br /> ,:. -. ., x <br /> - .. _— : ,- to takeprecautions <br /> 4 <br /> Mia .'N • • <br /> against mosquitoes <br /> _ , <br /> , ... <br /> .. J., 5-29-03 <br /> 29-03 <br /> ' The bugs can transmit the West Nile virus, <br /> ,, - which is likely to arrive in Oregon this year <br /> i <br /> BY TIM CHRISTIE <br /> „= The Register-Guard <br /> Sometime this summer,public health experts predict, <br /> a migratory bird will fly into Oregon carrying the West <br /> MIKE CASSESE/Reuters Nile virus.A mosquito will sting the bird,pick up a snout <br /> 9ugh a mask she wears at home full of virus-laden blood,then buzz off to look for its next • <br /> )m daughter Torry. meal,perhaps from a nice meaty human arm. • <br /> That's how the virus spread from Queens, N.Y., to 44 <br /> states in just four years. And that's how it's expected to <br /> .d more than complete its remarkable cross-country march into Oregon <br /> and three other so-far-unaffected states in the West this <br /> ie for tsummer.o daysWith that in mind, Eugene and Lane County officials <br /> gathered Wednesday to urge homeowners to take a few <br /> ommissioner of public safety. simple steps to make their yards as inhospitable to mos <br /> inesday, the World Health Orga- quitoes as possible. <br /> vised Canada to broaden its deft- Mosquitoes need stagnant water to breed. So <br /> • <br /> vere acute respiratory syndrome Please turn to MOSQUITOES,Page A6 . <br /> a health official expressed con- <br /> e current one provided an incom- <br /> it of the situation. 3 WEST NILE VIRUS water circulating in bird <br /> ld Low,a microbiologist and key baths and ponds. <br /> a:. <br /> anti-SARS team dealing with the 1. Public health officials •Avoid using saucers <br /> a ^ ,.yak, said the number of t;' urge people to eliminate under flower pots for <br /> would be more than'20— water sources used by collecting excess water <br /> the current figure of 11—if offi- mosquitoes to breed: •Keep water from <br /> ie same definition applied during O Make sure watering collecting on top of �; <br /> ` cans are completely swimmingpool covers. <br /> itbreak in March and April. <br /> Iealth Canada Web site Wednes- <'' empty after watering. •Drill holes in the <br /> tble case was defined as someone •Turn wheelbarrows bottom of garbage cans <br /> evere progressive respiratory ail upside down when not in that are left outside. <br /> nore serious condition than the use. •Use sand to fill holes <br /> tion, a respiratory ailment visi- b. •Recycle old tires,or if in the crotches of trees <br /> stX-ray. they're used as a tree that collect water. <br /> se Werker of the WHO's comma swing,punch holes in •Clean out gutters <br /> '. the bottom so water can regularly,or install <br /> eases section said discussions re drain. g y' <br /> an health authorities Wednesday screens that keep them <br /> ♦Use pumps to keep from getting clogged, <br /> S (NA k , t,A •, 0,-;'-',4,,--A,:'; ... <br /> Please turn to SARS,Page A8 `: � � .� •,..,v,„ „.,„ 4m.gam <br /> Circulation 485-331.1 <br /> r1 ()morrow Classified Ads 342-1212 <br /> k <br /> Id ) Jazz and hot swing audiences La <br /> embrace the music of Mark The Register•Guard <br /> ' `` O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio is printed,2z <br /> urecycled-content <br /> 8 <br /> 50057 00011 5 <br /> NI Friday in Ticket newsprint <br /> 4 _ <br />