First 2026 West Nile Death Reported in LA County

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first locally reported death from West Nile virus for the 2026 mosquito season. A San Fernando Valley resident was hospitalized and died from neurological illness attributed to severe West Nile virus.

WHO: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health; a San Fernando Valley resident

WHAT: Confirmed first local 2026 West Nile virus death in Los Angeles County

WHEN: Aug 20, 2026

WHERE: Los Angeles County (San Fernando Valley)

WHY: The death was caused by neurological illness attributed to severe West Nile virus.

How this story developed (showing 2 of 2 earlier reports)

L.A. County reports first West Nile death of 2026 · Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
First West Nile death of 2026 reported in LA County · Aug 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET

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