California
Public health officials are concerned about mounting cases of mosquito-borne dengue virus in Baldwin Park and the potential for its continued spread.
Oct. 16, 2024
A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus, a mosquito-transmitted illness that can cause lethal inflammation in the brain.
Sept. 27, 2024
Enterovirus D68, which in rare cases can cause polio-like paralysis in children, is on the rise in California and across the nation, analyses show.
Sept. 24, 2024
Climate change is exacerbating the risk of potentially dangerous mosquito-borne diseases in California — threatening to turn more of those annoying-but-harmless bites into severe illnesses, experts say.
Sept. 30, 2024
Two more cases of the mosquito-borne dengue virus are confirmed in Baldwin Park, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
Sept. 18, 2024
The dengue infection is California’s third-ever confirmed case of locally transmitted dengue that is not related to travel.
Sept. 9, 2024
The first reported mosquito-related death in Contra Costa County, as well as reports of West Nile in L.A. County, are a reminder to protect your home from mosquitos.
July 29, 2024
With COVID numbers in California spiking this summer, experts are warning the new FLiRT strains driving the spread could be around for some time.
July 31, 2024
COVID virus levels have jumped significantly in wastewater across the nation, an indication the summer bump is continuing to grow.
July 15, 2024
Climate & Environment
As health officials try to understand how H5N1 got into Bay Area wastewater, they are pointing to live bird markets. But questions remain.
July 4, 2024