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West Nile virus is surging in California this year, hitting a five-year high with 30 human cases and 3 deaths by mid-August — far above normal. Mosquitoes, birds, chickens, and horses in 32 counties are testing positive, with nearly double the usual rate of infected birds and more mosquitoes carrying the virus. While most people won’t get seriously ill, some face life-threatening neurological issues. First Bay Area case confirmed in Santa Clara; two prior deaths there and one in Contra Costa. Protect yourself: use EPA-approved repellent, wear long sleeves at dawn/dusk, fix screens, eliminate standing water, and report dead birds to track spread.

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