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LA County health officials confirm first West Nile virus death of 2026
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points There have been 15 documented cases, with half of those affected residing in certain areas of the county. A death from West Nile virus has been confirmed, marking the first such incident this year.
A death from West Nile virus has been confirmed, marking the first such incident this year. The individual who passed away had been hospitalized due to severe illness caused by the virus. This person was from the San Fernando Valley area.
The number of infections is higher than average for this time of year. There have been 15 documented cases, with half of those affected residing in certain areas of the county.
Further information about the incident and the current situation can be found through official health department channels.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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