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West Nile virus deaths reported in Orange and Stanislaus counties

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California news outlets reported West Nile virus-related deaths in Orange County and Stanislaus County.

In Orange County, a father and grandfather died after contracting the virus, ABC7 Los Angeles reported. Patch described his death as involving possible complications from West Nile virus and said his family was warning others about the illness.

Separately, Stanislaus County reported its first West Nile virus-related death of 2026, according to KCRA, ABC10 and the Modesto Bee. The report came as local officials urged residents to remain vigilant amid increased West Nile virus activity, the Ceres Courier reported.

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