Valley fever, a fungal disease which has symptoms similar to Covid-19 appears to cause more people to become sick this year.

Historically, most cases of Valley fever have been reported in Kern County, though a notable number have also been found in Los Angeles, Fresno, and Central Coast counties.

For more KCBS Radio's news anchor Liz Saint John spoke with Andrew Noymer Epidemiologist and population health scientist at UC Irvine.