A resident of Huntington Beach has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV case in Orange County this year. In 2023, Orange County had seven WNV infections, with the first case also reported in late August. As of August 23, 2024, the California Department of Public Health reported 19 human West Nile Virus cases statewide this season. More info...