Stanislaus County sees nearly double West Nile cases in 2023 [Video]

STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Stanislaus County has seen an uptick in West Nile Virus cases in humans compared to last year, according to the Stanislaus County Public Health. 

At least 28 West Nile Virus cases have been confirmed in people, including one death, as of Friday. This year has nearly doubled the amount of human cases for the entirety of last year which had a total of 15 cases. 

The majority of cases reported, 19 of 28, have been neuroinvasive West Nile Virus, where those infected developed neurological illnesses which could include encephalitis or meningitis and lead to “long‐term disability or death,” according to the health department. Others infected with the virus may develop mild symptoms such as fever or headache and some may be asymptomatic, according to officials. 

So far this year, …