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OC warns of intense West Nile season after 1st case

Orange County reports its first confirmed human West Nile case of the year and urges residents to prevent mosquito bites.
WHO: Orange County Health Care Agency; local health officials
WHAT: First confirmed human West Nile virus case of the year reported; public urged to take mosquito-bite precautions
WHEN: Aug 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: Orange County, CA
WHY: Health officials warned of a possible intense West Nile season after the county’s first confirmed human case was reported.

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