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West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in LA | Venice Beach News
West Nile virus has claimed its first human life this year in Los Angeles County — a sobering reminder that this mosquito-borne threat is real and deadly. With 15 cases already reported — double the seasonal average — and half concentrated in the San Fernando Valley, experts blame an unusually warm winter that fueled a massive mosquito surge. The virus spreads from birds to humans via bites, and while vector control teams are working hard, prevention remains key. Protect yourself by using DEET or picaridin repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants, sealing windows and doors, and eliminating…
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