Event Brief
First human West Nile case confirmed in Orange County
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: Health officials confirm the first human West Nile virus case in Orange County; the patient is an Anaheim resident.
WHO: Health officials; an Anaheim resident
WHAT: First confirmed human case of West Nile virus
WHEN: Aug 05, 2026 at 6:17 PM ET
WHERE: Orange County, CA
WHY: The person tested positive for West Nile virus.
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