From ABC 30
August 22, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile Virus death in the county this year.
Health officials say another person also tested positive for Saint Louis Encephalitis which is the first reported case in Fresno County.
According to county officials, as of Wednesday, there are 26 positive human cases of West Nile this year, and that number is expected to increase.
At this time, FCDPH is collaborating with Fresno County mosquito abatement districts and the Central California Blood Center to increase awareness about mosquito activity.