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Health officials warn of West Nile virus in mosquito in Alhambra, human infection in Long Beach
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- Health authorities are warning residents to take precautions after the deadly West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito caught in the San Gabriel Valley.
- The announcement comes on the heels of the first human case of the virus reported in Long Beach.
- West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne infection that could be fatal to humans and some wildlife, according to the California Department of Public Health.
In this photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito sits on a person’s skin. (Lauren Bishop / CDC via AP) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow June 30, 2026 1:09 PM PT 5 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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Health authorities are warning residents to take precautions after the deadly West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito caught in the San Gabriel Valley.
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