A Contra Costa County man has died from West Nile virus -- the first reported county death from the disease since 2006.
CONCORD -- Contra Costa Health said Friday in a statement that the victim lived in East County. The death was reported to the county on July 16.The Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District has detected other recent evidence of the virus' presence in East County. One bird and five sentinel chickens have tested positive for the virus in Oakley.'This is a tragedy, and we offer our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones for their loss.' said Dr.
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