Kings County confirms 1st human West Nile Virus death this year

Friday, October 15, 2021
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Health officials in Kings County have confirmed the county's first West Nile Virus death of the year.

"Though we are late in the season for mosquitos, this is a stark reminder of how important it is to eliminate the sources where mosquitos can propagate," said Heather Silva, Assistant Director of the Kings County Public Health Department.
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Officials say many who contract West Nile Virus won't have symptoms but about 25% might have headache or fever.

West Nile Virus mosquito activity in Kings County was reported on July 12.
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The identity of the person killed has not been released.
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