California Reports First Death From West Nile Virus In 2015.

reports on Monday the California Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that a senior citizen in Nevada County was the first person in the state to die this year from West Nile virus. In a statement, DPH Director Dr. Karen Smith underlined the seriousness of the disease and warned, “Californians need to be vigilant in protecting themselves.” The piece adds that Dr. Smith said West Nile virus activity has been widespread this year, which experts think may be associated with the drought. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-west-nile-2015-20150720-story.html