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Long Beach confirms first human case of West Nile in California
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Dañiel Andres Martinez , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The city announced this development on Friday.
A human case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Long Beach, marking the first instance in California this year. The city announced this development on Friday. The individual affected by the virus was hospitalized.
Further information about the case can be found through the city's announcement. Details about the person's condition and other aspects of the case are not provided in the initial report, but more information may be available from the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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