From the Merced Sun-Star
October 8, 2020
West Nile Virus has led to the deaths of two individuals over age 50, a Merced County Mosquito Abatement District news release reported.
Each person had underlying health conditions prior to their death.
Although the fatalities were reported on Thursday, both occurred during September, the release said.
As of Oct. 2, a total of 93 known West Nile Virus cases have been reported in California this year. Four deaths have been traced to the virus, meaning half of fatalities statewide are Merced County residents.