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First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Rhode Island in 2025

Rhode Island has reported its first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) for 2025. The patient, a resident of Providence County in their 60s, began experiencing symptoms in early September and is currently hospitalized. State healt...

Sep 26, 2025 14:32 Person in Providence County tests positive for West Nile virus

First Case of West Nile Virus Reported in Rhode Island in 2025

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West Nile Virus Death Reported in Illinois Amid Rising Cases

The first West Nile virus-related death in Illinois has been reported in Cook County, raising concerns as cases of the mosquito-borne illness increase across the state and in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

Sep 17, 2025 22:01 West Nile virus death: Person dies related to mosquito bite in suburban Cook County, officials say

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West Nile Virus Detected in Kennewick: What You Need to Know

The West Nile Virus has been detected in Kennewick, Washington, prompting local health officials to ramp up mosquito control efforts. While no human cases have been reported this year, the Benton-Franklin Health District urges residents to...

Aug 30, 2025 05:31 West Nile Virus detected in Kennewick

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West Nile Virus Cases Detected in Louisiana and Illinois

Multiple cases of West Nile Virus have been detected in both Louisiana and Illinois. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Aug 09, 2025 08:31 Orleans Parish records first West Nile virus case in 2025

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Mississippi Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2025

Mississippi has reported its first West Nile Virus (WNV) death of 2025, occurring in Washington County. This highlights the ongoing risk of mosquito-borne diseases and the importance of taking preventive measures. The Mississippi State Depa...

Aug 08, 2025 15:07 Mississippi reports first West Nile virus death of the year in Washington County

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West Nile Virus Detected in Multiple Connecticut Towns

Health officials in Connecticut have reported the detection of West Nile virus in mosquitoes trapped in 21 towns across the state. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves from mosquito bites as the virus expands geogra...

Aug 08, 2025 14:31 West Nile virus now detected in 21 towns

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West Nile Virus Outbreak Predicted Across the US in 2025

Several states across the US are reporting cases of West Nile Virus in both mosquitoes and humans. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions to prevent infection. South Dakota is even predicting an outbreak, marking it as th...

Jul 24, 2025 05:30 Mosquito virus: Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Marseilles, Illinois, LaSalle County health officials say

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West Nile Virus Cases Reported in New York: What You Need to Know

Recent reports indicate an increase in West Nile virus activity in New York. An elderly man in Cicero, NY, is recovering from the virus, marking the first case in Onondaga County since 2019. Additionally, the virus has been detected in mosq...

Jul 19, 2025 12:01 Elderly Cicero man recovering from West Nile virus; first county victim since 2019

Health / Disease Prevention

West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in Illinois and Erie County

Health officials in Illinois and Erie County, PA, have detected West Nile Virus in local mosquito populations. The DuPage and McHenry County health departments in Illinois and Erie County Department of Health confirmed the presence of the v...

Jun 05, 2025 17:32 Mosquitoes in 2 Illinois counties test positive for West Nile virus