Vermilion Co. mosquito tests positive for West Nile Virus
Another local county has identified a positive case of West Nile virus in mosquitoes. The Vermilion County Health Department announced that a batch of mosquitoes had tested positive for the virus. The infected batch was collected near Westville,
Illinois health officials reveals first West Nile virus death of 2024
Illinois is reporting its first West Nile virus death of the year.The person was in their 80s and lived in Lake County. Over the past week, two others have tested positive, according to the Lake County Health Department.
Niagara County confirms first case of West Nile Virus in 2024
The Niagara County Department of Health has confirmed a local case of West Nile Virus. The infected resident is currently hospitalized and receiving care, according to Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton said Thursday. It's the first confirmed case in Niagara County.
Human case of West Nile virus reported in McHenry County
Health officials have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County. Eight batches of mosquitoes, as one as one owl, have tested positive for the virus as of Sept. 6, officials
First positive West Nile virus mosquito pool reported in Washington County
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile in West Baton Rouge Parish
Residents are being cautioned to protect themselves from mosquitos after officials say samples tested positive for West Nile Virus in West Baton Rouge Parish.
Springdale health officials report more 2 more West Nile Virus-positive mosquito pools
Springdale health officials say they have discovered more mosquito pools that have tested positive for the West Nile Virus.
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Confirmed case of West Nile virus in Niagara County; residents urged to practice prevention and protection
The Niagara County Department of Health has confirmed a case of West Nile virus and said the infected resident is ...
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Health officials sound the alarm after confirming deaths caused by dangerous disease spread by mosquitos: 'Poses a serious risk'
There is still no current vaccine for the virus. Health officials sound the alarm after confirming deaths caused by dangerous ...
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Illinois, Wisconsin report their first West Nile virus deaths of 2024
the Illinois Department of Public Health said in a statement Tuesday. Nine other West Nile cases have also been reported in that state this year in Cook, DuPage, Will, Winnebago and Tazewell ...
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Health officials report 3 West Nile virus deaths; warn of mosquito-spread illnesses
There have been 289 human West Nile virus disease cases in 2024. Health officials are warning of the dangers of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus after three recent deaths were recorded ...
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Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year
The first Illinois resident to die of West Nile virus this year was a Lake County resident who succumbed to the disease in August, the state health department announced. The person, who was in ...
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Illinois announces first death from West Nile virus in 2024
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health announced the first 2024 death of an Illinois resident with West Nile virus. IDPH said the resident lived in Lake County and was in their 80s ...