First West Nile virus death of 2026 in California reported in Kings CountyA Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile-related death of 2026. A Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile-related death of 2026. A Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile-related death of 2026. A Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile-related death of 2026. KINGS COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile virus-related death this year, according to Kings County officials.