Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026
Two people in California’s Central Valley have died from West Nile virus, the first fatalities of 2026.
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What is West Nile virus?
West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne virus that can cause fever, headache, body aches, and in severe cases, encephalitis or meningitis.
How is West Nile virus transmitted?
West Nile virus is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?
Symptoms of West Nile virus can range from mild flu-like symptoms to severe neurological illness. Many people infected with the virus may not experience any symptoms.
Where it stands
Two people have died in Kings County and Glenn County. The Sacramento Bee and ABC30 Fresno both name Kings County. CBS News names Glenn County. The virus has also been detected in San Joaquin County, where a human case has been confirmed.
The virus is spreading in the region. Mosquito treatments are scheduled in parts of San Jose and Santa Clara. Local News Matters and ABC10 both name these locations. The virus is not confined to the Central Valley.
The virus has been detected in San Joaquin County, which is not in the Central Valley. The virus is also spreading in the Bay Area, where mosquito treatments are scheduled in parts of San Jose and Santa Clara.
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Coverage (8)
- First West Nile virus death in CA was reported in Kings County. What’s the best defense? fresnobee.com · 1d ago
- O.C. health official warns of possible ‘intense’ West Nile virus season after 1st human case of year reported KTLA · 1d ago
- Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026 Culver City Observer · 1d ago
- First human West Nile virus case confirmed in San Joaquin County ABC10 · 1d ago
- California's second West Nile death of 2026 confirmed in Glenn County CBS News · 1d ago
- Mosquito treatment Tuesday night in parts of San Jose and Santa Clara for West Nile virus Local News Matters · 1d ago
- First West Nile virus death of 2026 in California reported in Kings County ABC30 Fresno · 1d ago
- Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026 Sacramento Bee · 1d ago
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