Most of Kansas is at high risk for West Nile virus, according to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Source: KWCH
Two More Human Cases of West Nile Virus in CT, Including a Child (via NBC Connecticut)
The state Department of Public Health today announced two more Connecticut residents have tested positive for West Nile virus. Source: NBC Connecticut
Montgomery County, Pa. Records First Cases Of West Nile Virus For 2018 (via r20.rs6.net)
In Pennsylvania, WNV is the most commonly reported locally-acquired arbovirus and is most commonly Seen during the months of July through September. Risk continues until the first hard frost. Source: r20.rs6.net
LaSalle County senior is first to die of West Nile virus in Illinois in 2018 (via chicagotribune.com)
A LaSalle County senior is the first to die of West Nile Virus in the state this year, the state department of public health said in a Wednesday news release. Source: chicagotribune.com
GEORGIA WEST NILE VIRUS: 1 death, 6 more cases confirmed in Georgia (via WSBTV)
Officials said they have the first death from West Nile Virus for 2018. Source: WSBTV
Elderly Yellowstone County man’s death first in Montana caused by West Nile virus in 2018 (via The Billings Gazette)
An elderly Yellowstone County man died recently from West Nile virus after a short stay at a Billings hospital, RiverStone Health announced Wednesday. Source: The Billings Gazette
Wet summer brings more cases of West Nile virus to Radnor area (via Main Line Media News)
RADNOR — With the wet weather this summer, there’s been an uptick in cases of West Nile virus. Source: Main Line Media News
Chronic Lyme Disease Is Common, But It Doesn’t Officially Exist (via WTVF)
Diagnoses are up. But they might not be totally accurate. Source: WTVF
Confirmed West Nile Virus case in Tioga County (via WBNG)
Those with West Nile Virus typically show symptoms similar to that of the common cold and may have a slight fever in some cases. Source: WBNG
Protect your pet from ticks and Lyme disease (via KOMO)
Tick season is here, and if your pet spends any time in the grass or woods, you’re likely to spot the blood-sucking creatures on your pet or yourself. There are several tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease, that can be serious for humans and animals Source: KOMO