OR HOW HE CONTRACTED THE VIRUS. THIS MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASE WAS FIRST DETECTED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2003. IT’S NOW ROUTINELY DETECTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. DOCTORS WARN THAT YOU SHOULD BE AWARE OF SYMPTOMS OF SERIOUS INFECTION LIKE A FEVER, SEVERE HEADACHES, STIFF NECK, DISORIENTATION OR CONFUSION. THEY SAY THE BEST WAY TO PREVENT GETTING WEST NILE VIRUS IS TO AVOID BEING BITTEN BY MOSQUITOES. DUMP OUT ANY STANDING WATER, AVOID OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AT PEAK TIMES, AND PROTECT YOURSELF WHEN YOU’RE OUTDOORS. WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING AND APPLY EPA REGISTERED INSECT REPELLENT. AND FINALLY, OFFICIALS ASK THAT IF YOU FIND A DEAD BIRD, ESPECIALLY A CROW, JAY, MAGPIE, RAVEN, SPARROW, FINCH, OR HAWK, YOU SHOULD FILE A REPORT ONLINE.
San Joaquin County reports first human West Nile virus case of the year
Doctors warn that symptoms of serious infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation, or confusion.
Updated: 10:35 PM PDT Oct 15, 2025
San Joaquin County officials have confirmed their first human case of West Nile virus this year. The case involved an older man, though no further details about his condition or how he contracted the virus have been released.Earlier this month, Placer County health officials said a Roseville man became the first person to die from West Nile Virus in that county this year. This mosquito-borne disease was first detected in California in 2003 and is now routinely found throughout the state. Doctors warn that symptoms of serious infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation, or confusion.The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to avoid mosquito bites. Officials recommend dumping out any standing water, avoiding outdoor activity at peak times, wearing appropriate clothing, and applying EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors.Officials also ask that if you find a dead bird, especially a crow, jay, magpie, raven, sparrow, finch, or hawk, you file a report online at westnile.ca.gov.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
San Joaquin County officials have confirmed their first human case of West Nile virus this year.
The case involved an older man, though no further details about his condition or how he contracted the virus have been released.
Earlier this month, Placer County health officials said a Roseville man became the first person to die from West Nile Virus in that county this year.
This mosquito-borne disease was first detected in California in 2003 and is now routinely found throughout the state. Doctors warn that symptoms of serious infection include fever, severe headaches, stiff neck, disorientation, or confusion.
The best way to prevent West Nile virus is to avoid mosquito bites. Officials recommend dumping out any standing water, avoiding outdoor activity at peak times, wearing appropriate clothing, and applying EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors.
Officials also ask that if you find a dead bird, especially a crow, jay, magpie, raven, sparrow, finch, or hawk, you file a report online at westnile.ca.gov.
See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel