Long Beach reports first West Nile case

LONG BEACH, Calif. () — The city of Long Beach has reported California’s first human case of West Nile virus this summer, according to health officials.

The city’s Health Department said the patient was hospitalized and is now recovering at home.

Officials warned that the risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases increases during hot weather, typically from June through October. Symptoms may include fever, body aches, rash, nausea, vomiting and headache.

Health officials urged anyone experiencing symptoms to seek medical care at a hospital.