Orange County public health staff confirmed the first West Nile virus-related deaths of the year on Tuesday.
The Orange County Health Care Agency said it confirmed the deadly cases “in older adults this week” and didn’t provide further specifics.
Public health staff said they have received 36 reports of West Nile virus infections so far this year. They believe that the true number of cases is higher because 80% of people infected with the disease do not experience symptoms and do not seek medical care…