First human case of West Nile virus reported in Kern County: Public Health
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Kern County, according to the Kern County Public Health Department. Officials said in 2025 there were 21 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the county.
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Health officials announced the state’s first case of disease associated with West Nile virus in 2026 has been found, involving a resident of Gaston County.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Kern County, according to the Kern County Public Health Department. Officials said in 2025 there were 21 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the county.
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