Summary
Long Beach has 28 human West Nile cases this season — including 21 neuroinvasive — versus just one case all of last year, and September is peak season. The city is mapping cases by zip code, larvaciding, and pushing public notices, with 90803 showing historically higher rates. Residents should dump standing water and protect themselves at dusk.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents who take mosquito precautions and neighborhoods getting targeted vector control.
Older and immunocompromised residents face the greatest risk of severe neuroinvasive disease.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Health and Human Services - Sep 11, 2026
Long Beach has 28 human West Nile cases this season — including 21 neuroinvasive — versus just one case all of last year, and September is peak season. The city is mapping cases by zip code, larvaciding, and pushing public notices, with 90803 showing historically higher rates. Residents should dump standing water and protect themselves at dusk.
Long Beach just had its first West Nile death in years. We asked experts why and how to stay safe
Long Beach just had its first West Nile death in years. We asked experts why and how to stay safe Long Beach Post
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