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West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles Heightened img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles Heightened

West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles Heightened img:is([sizes="auto" i], [sizes^="auto," i]) { contain-intrinsic-size: 3000px 1500px } West Nile Virus Activity Across Greater Los Angeles Heightened
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Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 09/28/2026 1:24pm

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West Nile Virus Activity Surges Across Los Angeles County, With 100+ Human Cases and Five Deaths Reported
West Nile virus activity has surged across Los Angeles County, with 384 infected mosquito samples, 78 positive dead birds, more than 100 human cases and five deaths reported so far this year. The Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District urges residents to use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, remove standing water and report dead birds, especially because mosquitoes are most active from dusk to dawn.

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