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Former CNN correspondent shares near-death experience with West Nile virus

Paul Vercammen, now a CBS Los Angeles reporter, recounts his severe illness from West Nile virus.

Oct 26, 2026, 1:53 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen, who currently reports for CBS Los Angeles, recently spoke about his harrowing experience with West Nile virus, according to CBS News Los Angeles.

Vercammen described the severity of his illness, which brought him close to death, highlighting the serious health risks posed by the virus.

His account serves as a reminder of the dangers of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness that affects people in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

Health officials continue to monitor and address the spread of West Nile virus in California, urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.

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  1. CBS News Los Angeles: Former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen recounts near-death experience with West Nile virus
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