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South Bay resident ID’d as first 2021 case of West Nile virus reported in L.A. County - KTLA Los Angeles
Aug 04, 2021 52 secs

The first human case of West Nile virus infection in Los Angeles County for the year has been reported, health officials said Tuesday.

County Department of Public Health said in a news release.

But in those over the age of 50 and those with chronic medical conditions, severe infection can occur and affect the brain and spinal cord resulting in meningitis, encephalitis, paralysis and even death, the Health Department said.

In Los Angeles County, an average of 118 cases per year have been documented during the previous five years.

Officials said the total number of people infected with the virus each year, locally, is much higher as most infected persons do not experience any illness or only mild illness.

County Public Health recommends the following actions to reduce the risk of West Nile virus infection:.

The decision to suspend the camps was made after consulting with the Fresno County Department of Public Health and through an “abundance of care for the health and safety of our campers and staff,” according to a Hume Lake Christian Camp statement

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