First human case of West Nile virus reported in Kern County: Public Health

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- The first human case of West Nile virus was reported in Kern County, according to the Kern County Public Health Department. Officials said in 2025 there were 21 confirmed cases of West Nile virus in the county. West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito. The virus [...]