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West Nile Virus Surges in LA County | Venice Beach News
LA County just confirmed its first West Nile virus death of the year, with 15 human cases — higher than average over the past five years — half clustered in the San Fernando Valley. Across California, 30 cases and 3 deaths have been reported by mid-August, marking the highest activity in five years. Health officials warn this is no minor inconvenience: the virus can be fatal, especially for older adults or immunocompromised individuals. With a warm winter accelerating early transmission, even if you don’t see many mosquitoes, take precautions — use repellent, eliminate standing water, check…
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