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Long Beach's first West Nile virus case marks California's first symptomatic case this year
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Karla Rendon , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The state's first instance of a person showing symptoms of a certain virus has been reported.
In California, a significant health development has occurred. The state's first instance of a person showing symptoms of a certain virus has been reported. This virus is known to be transmitted by a specific type of insect.
The city where this case was found has a health department that announced the news on a Friday. Details about the case are available from this department. Further information can be obtained from the city's health department or local news sources, such as NBC Los Angeles .
At this time, it is known that the virus in question often does not cause symptoms in those who are infected.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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