Health Officials Warn of Severe West Nile Season in Los Angeles

Mosquitoes are thriving in LA's miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus

LOS ANGELES — Southern California's unprecedented humidity fueled by El Niño conditions is giving a boost to mosquitoes and helping spread West Nile virus, experts say. West Nile virus cases in Los Angeles County are the highest they've been in…

Health officials warn of severe West Nile season in Los Angeles

Los Angeles County residents are being urged to take precautions after health officials reported the highest number of West Nile virus cases at this point in the mosquito season in nearly a decade.…

California county records most cases of West Nile virus in a decade

Among the record cases are 90 neuroinvasive diagnoses - when the virus penetrates the blood-brain barrier and travels to the meninges, causing meningitis and potential paralysis.

Los Angeles County reports 100 West Nile virus cases in fastest surge in nearly a decade

Health officials urge residents to take action as hospitalization rates rise and deaths are confirmed. By Carlos Reyes The LA County Public Health Department has confirmed 100 cases of West Nile virus infection this year, […]