First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Patricia Morgan, as published by County of Los Angeles - News · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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August 20, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 Reported in LA County Public Health Urges Residents to Take Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first local deat...

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