Coverage dated July 13, 2026

L.A. County confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year

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Los Angeles County health officials on Monday reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2026 season. The person, identified only as an Antelope Valley resident, is currently hospitalized after developing West Nile virus encephalitis after symptom onset in June, Los Angeles Count…

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NBC Los Angeles
Antelope Valley resident infected with West Nile virus, first human case in LA County for 2026 (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Jul 13, 2026
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The first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Los Angeles County for the 2026 mosquito season, the LA County Public Health Department announced Monday. The patient was hospitalized as of Monday after developing West Nile encephalitis, brain inflammation caused by the West Nile virus, at th…
KTLA Los Angeles
L.A. County confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year (opens KTLA Los Angeles)
Published Jul 13, 2026
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Los Angeles County health officials on Monday reported its first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) for the 2026 season. The person, identified only as an Antelope Valley resident, is currently hospitalized after developing West Nile virus encephalitis after symptom onset in June, Los Angeles Count…
Los Angeles Times
Very ill L.A. County person found to have West Nile amid explosion of virus activity nationwide (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 13, 2026
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Public health officials in Los Angeles County report the county's first case of West Nile virus in 2026.

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