Los Angeles County Reports First Two Flu-Related Deaths Of Season
Los Angeles County Public Health has reported the first two flu-related deaths of the current season.

Los Angeles, CA, October 22, 2026 —
Los Angeles County Public Health has reported the first two flu-related deaths of the current season. The information provided identifies the deaths as flu-related but does not include further details about the people who died or the circumstances.
The report does not specify when the deaths occurred, the ages or locations of the individuals, or whether either person had underlying health conditions. It also does not identify the influenza strain involved or explain how the deaths were determined to be flu-related.
No additional figures are provided, including the total number of flu cases in the county or a comparison with previous seasons. The available information also does not describe any public health measures connected with the report.
The statement marks the first two flu-related deaths reported by Los Angeles County Public Health for the current season, but the season’s dates and the timing of the report were not provided. Those limits mean the announcement alone does not establish how flu activity compares with earlier periods.
Further details about the deaths, the county’s flu activity and any related guidance were not included in the information available for this report. The contractor or other parties are not relevant to the information provided; no additional source, spokesperson statement or direct quotation was supplied.
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