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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
L.A. County reports first West Nile death of 2026
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Los Angeles County health officials confirmed the county’s first West Nile virus death of 2026, urging residents to prevent mosquito bites. The victim was a San Fernando Valley resident hospitalized with neurological illness from severe West Nile virus. Officials said 15 infections have been documented this year, above the five-year average for this point in the season.
WHO: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health; Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis; the deceased resident (San Fernando Valley)
WHAT: First West Nile virus death of 2026 confirmed; public urged to take mosquito-bite precautions.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles County, CA (San Fernando Valley)
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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