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First West Nile death of 2025 confirmed in LA County
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57 minutes ago.
Stephanie Soucheray, MA
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West Nile
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health late last week confirmed the first West Nile Virus death of the year in a resident of San Fernando Valley, who was hospitalized and died from neurologic illness following a severe West Nile virus infection.
This tragic loss reminds us how dangerous mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue can be.
“This tragic loss reminds us how dangerous mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue can be,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer in a press release. “Protect yourself and your neighbors by using insect repellent, getting rid of standing water where mosquitoes breed, and keeping window and door screens in good repair. Small actions like these can make a big difference in preventing illness.”
So far this year Los Angeles County has documented 14 West Nile virus cases, with half coming from the San Fernando Valley region.
According to county officials, peak mosquito season lasts from June to November in Los Angeles County. Most people infected with the virus don't have symptoms, but about 1 in 5 develop a fever and other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pain, and vomiting. About 1 in 150 of those infected will have severe symptoms that may include high fever, stiff neck, muscle weakness, and sometimes a rash.
Avian Flu detected on more Minnesota turkey farms
News brief
Today at 3:52 p.m.
Stephanie Soucheray, MA
Topics
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Over the weekend the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported more detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial and backyard poultry flocks.
Notably, two large commercial turkey farms were hit in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer and the current epicenter of HPAI activity. A commercial turkey farm was affected in Meeker County with 132,500 birds reported avian flu, as was a producer in Otter Tail County with 36,900 birds.
Broiler farm in Georgia also affected
A commercial broiler chicken facility in Georgia's Gordon County also reported avian flu, affecting 139,000 birds.
Infected backyard flocks in Montana and Michigan were also reported. And three farms had confirmed HPAI in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which has had several recent detections. The flocks ranged in size from 1,000 to 45,900 poultry.
Avian flu activity is increasing across the country. In the past 30 days, confirmations have been made in 64 flocks, including 30 commercial flocks and 34 backyard flocks, with 3.57 million birds affected in the outbreaks.
Minnesota has seen the highest jump in activity, with 665,720 birds affected.
ALL BRIEFS
First West Nile death of 2025 confirmed in LA County
News brief
57 minutes ago.
Stephanie Soucheray, MA
Topics
West Nile
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health late last week confirmed the first West Nile Virus death of the year in a resident of San Fernando Valley, who was hospitalized and died from neurologic illness following a severe West Nile virus infection.
This tragic loss reminds us how dangerous mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue can be.
“This tragic loss reminds us how dangerous mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile virus and dengue can be,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer in a press release. “Protect yourself and your neighbors by using insect repellent, getting rid of standing water where mosquitoes breed, and keeping window and door screens in good repair. Small actions like these can make a big difference in preventing illness.”
So far this year Los Angeles County has documented 14 West Nile virus cases, with half coming from the San Fernando Valley region.
According to county officials, peak mosquito season lasts from June to November in Los Angeles County. Most people infected with the virus don't have symptoms, but about 1 in 5 develop a fever and other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint pain, and vomiting. About 1 in 150 of those infected will have severe symptoms that may include high fever, stiff neck, muscle weakness, and sometimes a rash.
Avian Flu detected on more Minnesota turkey farms
News brief
Today at 3:52 p.m.
Stephanie Soucheray, MA
Topics
Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)
Over the weekend the US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) reported more detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial and backyard poultry flocks.
Notably, two large commercial turkey farms were hit in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer and the current epicenter of HPAI activity. A commercial turkey farm was affected in Meeker County with 132,500 birds reported avian flu, as was a producer in Otter Tail County with 36,900 birds.
Broiler farm in Georgia also affected
A commercial broiler chicken facility in Georgia's Gordon County also reported avian flu, affecting 139,000 birds.
Infected backyard flocks in Montana and Michigan were also reported. And three farms had confirmed HPAI in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which has had several recent detections. The flocks ranged in size from 1,000 to 45,900 poultry.
Avian flu activity is increasing across the country. In the past 30 days, confirmations have been made in 64 flocks, including 30 commercial flocks and 34 backyard flocks, with 3.57 million birds affected in the outbreaks.
Minnesota has seen the highest jump in activity, with 665,720 birds affected.
ALL BRIEFS