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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.
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