A person in Leon County has contracted the West Nile Virus, according to the Florida Department of Health. Source: TallahasSee Democrat
Worst season ever for West Nile in Conn. (via The Hour)
The state had its worst season ever for West Nile virus in 2018 – which included a record 22 human cases of the mosquito-borne illness, and one death, of a West Haven resident. “There was a lot of virus out there,” said Philip Armstrong, medical entomologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, which runs the state’s Mosquito Management Program. “It … Read More
Mosquitoes in Westchester test positive for West Nile (via New York Post)
YONKERS, N.Y. â Health officials in Westchester County say mosquitoes in the area have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Journal News reports the Westchester County Health Department confirm⦠Source: New York Post
Michigan’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2018 confirmed in Sanilac County (via WDIV)
Health officials have confirmed the first human infection of West Nile virus for the state of Michigan in 2018. Source: WDIV
West Nile virus found in higher number of birds than usual (via WMUR)
There have been no diagnosed human cases of West Nile virus in New Hampshire so far this summer, but an increase in the number of birds showing symptoms of the mosquito-borne disease is causing concern. Source: WMUR
What is West Nile virus? 3 things to know about the mosquito-spread ailment (via Fox News)
Three things to know about the West Nile virus, such as signs, treatment and prevention. Source: Fox News
Rainfall may breed more mosquitoes (via Taylor Young)
Last week samples from five mosquito pools collected in Springfield tested positive for West Nile virus. Source: Taylor Young
Douglas County confirms first case of West Nile virus in 2018 (via Omaha.com)
Mosquito numbers are rising in areas that tend to have standing water where mosquitoes can breed, a health department official said. Source: Omaha.com
West Nile Virus detected throughout Mobile County (via AL.com)
The Mobile County Health Department has detected signs of potentially deadly West Nile Virus for the first time in 2018, it reported Thursday. Source: AL.com
Mead resident hospitalized for West Nile virus (via The Denver Post)
A Mead resident has been hospitalized with neuro-invasive West Nile virus, according to a news release from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Source: The Denver Post
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