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CA: 2024 West Nile

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Source: https://www.theunion.com/news/first...cle_f842bcd6-492e-11ef-8f1f-abbea01e96e0.html

First human case of West Nile virus for 2024 season identified in Yuba County
Submitted to The Union by Yuba County 10 hrs ago

Yuba County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Yuba County this year. This is the first known West Nile Virus human case in California for the 2024 season. WNV is generally active June through October...
 
Source: https://www.turlockjournal.com/news...ive-for-west-nile-virus-in-stanislaus-county/


Man tests positive for West Nile Virus in Stanislaus County
Sabra Stafford
Turlock Journal
Published: Jul 24, 2024, 2:25 AM

The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency has reported the first case of West Nile Virus in a person for this season.

The agency said the individual is an adult male with a non-neuroinvasive form of the virus but did not say what town he resides in.​..
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Source: https://localnewsmatters.org/2024/0...e-death-in-county-since-2006-urges-vigilance/

Contra Costa Health reports first West Nile death in county since 2006, urges vigilance
by Tony Hicks, Bay City News July 29, 2024​


A Contra Costa County man has died from West Nile virus — the first reported county death from the disease since 2006.

Contra Costa Health said Friday in a statement that the victim lived in East County. The death was reported to the county on July 16.

The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected other recent evidence of the virus’ presence in East County. One bird and five sentinel chickens have tested positive for the virus in Oakley.​..
 
Source: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/...cle_c2a843e6-5fec-11ef-a4c2-a7d31563c365.html

Butte County reports first West Nile virus death of the year
By: Matt Wreden 1 hr ago

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - The Butte County Department of Public Health said they received notification of a death due to complications of the West Nile virus infection.

BCPH said this marks the first human WNV death in 2024 for Butte County. The person was between 40 and 50 years old and suffered from a severe, neuro-invasive WNV illness. The death was reported to BCPH on Monday.

BCPH urges people to protect themselves from WNV by reducing mosquitoes on their property and preventing mosquito bites.
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As of August 16, 13 human cases and three WNV-related deaths have been reported in California this year.​
 
Source: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/...cle_8e96bef2-646f-11ef-b811-db9b62a9ddb8.html

Butte County has highest number of human West Nile Virus cases in California
By: Kelli Saam Aug 27, 2024 Updated 3 hrs ago

CHICO, Calif. - Butte County has the most human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) of any county in California in 2024. Seven of the state's 19 WNV cases are in Butte County. No other county has more than two.

Among the three WNV deaths in California this year, one of them was in Butte County. The individual was between 40-50 years old and suffered from a severe, neuro-invasive WNV illness.​
 
Source: https://www.redding.com/story/news/...-nile-virus-complications-august/75020236007/

1 person in Tehama County dies from west Nile virus, the second in the past 2 years
Damon Arthur Redding Record Searchlight
17 hours ago

Tehama County public health officials announced Friday that one person has died from west Nile virus, the second death in the county from the disease in the past two years.

The person died within the past two weeks and was an "older individual," said Minnie Sagar, the county director of public health. Out of concern for the individual's privacy, Sagar said she did not want to be more specific about the person's age or date of death...

....Statewide, in 2024 there have been 27 human cases of west Nile virus found in humans, according to the California Department of Public Health
 
Source: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily...n-case-of-west-nile-virus-in-huntington-beach

Orange County reports this year’s first human case of West Nile virus in Huntington Beach
By Sara CardineStaff Writer
Aug. 30, 2024 6:20 PM PT​

Public health officials on Wednesday confirmed Orange County’s first human case of West Nile virus so far this year was reported in the city of Huntington Beach.

The individual — whose identity is not being released out of confidentiality — was hospitalized earlier this month with signs of infection but has since been discharged and is now recovering at home, Orange County Health Care Agency Medical Director Dr. Matthew Zahn said Friday in an email to the Daily Pilot.​..
 
Source: https://bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/first-human-death-caused-by-west-nile-virus-in-fresno-county

First human death caused by West Nile Virus in Fresno County
by Bakersfieldnow StaffFri, September 13th 2024 at 3:19 PM
Updated Fri, September 13th 2024 at 3:50 PM​

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has confirmed the first case in Fresno County in 2024 where West Nile Virus (WNV) contributed to a human death.

According to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) in 2024 so far, there have been 38 reported human West Nile cases in California, including four deaths.

Since West Nile was first introduced into California in 2003, there have been more than 8,900 human West Nile cases and more than 390 West Nile-related deaths across the state.​..
 
Source: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/...ile-virus-death-of-2024/3522142/?os=f&ref=app


LA County confirms first West Nile Virus death of 2024
Officials said a San Fernando Valley resident was hospitalized after being infected by the mosquito-borne disease and then died from neurological illness.
By Elizabeth Chavolla • Published September 27, 2024 • Updated on September 27, 2024 at 4:34 pm

​Public health officials confirmed Friday the first death of the year due to the West Nile Virus.

Officials said a San Fernando Valley resident was hospitalized after being infected by the mosquito-borne disease and then died from neurological illness...


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Source: https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/lo...e-this-year-confirmed-in-traveler-71/3634120/

San Diego County's 1st West Nile Virus case this year confirmed in traveler, 71
In 2015, 44 San Diego County residents tested positive for West Nile virus and six died, according to the county
Published September 27, 2024 • Updated on September 27, 2024 at 9:46 pm​

San Diego County confirmed Thursday the first case of West Nile Virus in a human this year, in a 71-year-old man who became infected while traveling.

The man is hospitalized after he recently traveled to rural Colorado, where it is believed he was bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus, county public health officials said...


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