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First West Nile virus death confirmed in L.A. County, as studies show that drought conditions may increase risk

October 24, 2025October 25, 2025 · Los Angeles, California Local News

The first recorded death from West Nile virus this year in L.A. County was confirmed Friday by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The individual, whose…

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San Joaquin County reports first human West Nile virus case of the year

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

OR HOW HE CONTRACTED THE VIRUS. THIS MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASE WAS FIRST DETECTED IN CALIFORNIA IN 2003. IT’S NOW ROUTINELY DETECTED THROUGHOUT THE STATE. DOCTORS WARN THAT YOU…

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Roseville man becomes first in Placer County to die from West Nile virus this year

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

A Roseville man has become the first person to die this season from West Nile virus in Placer County, the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District said Monday.“We’re…

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Western Minnesota woman moves to assisted living after being diagnosed with West Nile virus

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A western Minnesota woman is speaking out about her life-changing experience with West Nile virus amid a rise in reported cases. Clarissa Sparkl, 37, of Montevideo, experienced a…

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West Nile virus threat level rises to moderate in Danvers, Peabody

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

DANVERS — The local threat level for West Nile virus appears to be on the rise as infected mosquitoes have been found in both Danvers and Peabody. The…

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Maryland health department confirms 1st human case of West Nile virus this year – WTOP News

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

The Maryland Department of Health said Friday that an adult living in central Maryland has tested positive for West Nile virus, which is the first confirmed human case…

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First human cases of West Nile virus reported in New York City this season

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 · New York, New York Local News

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — The New York City Health Department is reporting the first human cases of West Nile virus this year. The department says two residents…

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DC Health urges residents to take precautions after several birds test positive for West Nile virus – WTOP News

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 · Washington DC Local News

Health officials in D.C. are urging residents across the city to take precaution after four birds in four different neighborhoods tested positive for West Nile virus last month.…

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West Nile risk level raised to moderate in Middleton

West Nile risk level raised to moderate in Middleton

September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced Friday the 13th human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a…

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Maps show states with West Nile virus, EEE as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses spread

Maps show states with West Nile virus, EEE as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses spread

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 · Detroit, Michigan Local News

More cases of mosquito-borne diseases — including West Nile virus and eastern equine encephalitis — are being reported in the U.S., prompting questions about where exactly the illnesses…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus

August 25, 2024August 25, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus Fauci, a longtime public health official who became a household name as part of the White House Coronavirus…

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Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus

Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus

August 24, 2024August 24, 2024 · Chicago, Illinois Local News

Fauci recovering from West Nile Virus – CBS News Watch CBS News Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is…

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Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus

Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 · Miami, Florida Local News

Residents in Massachusetts towns urged to stay inside over mosquito-borne virus – CBS News Watch CBS News The risk of a dangerous virus spread by mosquitoes has four…

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Denver confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year

Denver confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year

August 16, 2024August 18, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Mosquitoes seen through a microscope in the Broomfield office of entomologist Michael “Doc” Weissmann, Ph.D. June 25, 2024. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite “Take caution.”  That’s the message from the…

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Denver’s first West Nile virus case of 2024 confirmed as health officials urge caution

Denver’s first West Nile virus case of 2024 confirmed as health officials urge caution

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

DENVER — Denver reported its first known human case of West Nile virus for 2024 in a resident Friday, as health officials urged residents to take precautions to…

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West Nile virus detected in Haverhill

West Nile virus detected in Haverhill

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

HAVERHILL — The state Department of Public Health has confirmed that mosquitoes collected locally tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquitoes were among those captured at a…

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Merrimac health officials warn about West Nile virus

Merrimac health officials warn about West Nile virus

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

MERRIMAC — Town health officials ask residents to take precautions after the discovery of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus in nearby Haverhill.   The insects were among those…

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Denver confirms first human case of West Nile virus this year

Mosquitoes in Denver test positive for West Nile Virus

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

Mosquitoes seen through a microscope in the Broomfield office of entomologist Michael “Doc” Weissmann, Ph.D. June 25, 2024. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Mosquitoes collected in Denver have tested positive…

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West Nile virus cases spike after 7 Harris County residents infected, 520 mosquito samples test positive

West Nile virus cases spike after 7 Harris County residents infected, 520 mosquito samples test positive

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 · Houston, Texas Local News

HOUSTON – The Harris County Public Health has identified a spike in cases of West Nile virus after several people were hospitalized after being infected following Hurricane Beryl’s…

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Mosquito trapped in Boulder County tests positive for West Nile virus

Mosquito trapped in Boulder County tests positive for West Nile virus

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 · Denver, Colorado Local News

BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder County Public Health confirmed a mosquito trapped in northeast Longmont tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first time the virus…

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