West Nile virus found in Placer County bird for first time this year. Here’s where
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West Nile virus has been detected in a bird in Placer County for the first time this year. However, reports on the presence of the virus in mosquitoes and human cases vary, with some outlets indicating detection in Placer County, while others mention San Joaquin County or other areas. A West Nile virus-related death has been reported in Placer County, but the overall scope of the virus's spread in the region is unclear.
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