West Nile Virus Roundup — August 2022

West Nile virus cases are being reported with greater frequency in recent weeks. Here’s a look at recent West Nile virus reports from a variety of media sources compiled by the PCT staff.

TEXAS. Two cases of the West Nile virus have been reported in El Paso, health officials confirmed on Aug. 16, KFOX14/CBS4 reported. The patients include a man in his 60s, living in the zip code 79932 with no underlying health conditions and a woman in her 80s, living in the zip code 79936 with underlying medical conditions. Both patients are currently in the hospital receiving treatment. (Source: KFOX)

CALIFORNIA, Earlier this week, Orange County reported its first case of West Nile virus after a man tested positive, KABC reported. Details surrounding the man's condition weren't immediately released. It's also unclear of what portion of Orange County the resident resides in.  West Nile virus has already been detected throughout Los Angeles County. Three dead crows in North Hills tested positive for the virus, but LA County has not yet reported any human infections. (Source: KABC)