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
The 25-year fight to defeat West Nile virus, one convoy at a time.
A faint buzzing grew louder as a convoy of vehicles inched past two-story homes. Then a loudspeaker on a New York City health department vehicle boomed down Bay Ridge Parkway. “The city is applying pesticide to reduce the threat of the West Nile virus,
First human case of West Nile virus of the year identified in McHenry County
The McHenry County Department of Health announced Friday that they have identified the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County in 2024.
New cases of West Nile virus and EEE in MA. Here's which areas are at high risk
New cases of West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis have been detected in Massachusetts, officials said Thursday. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said in a release Thursday that another person has been diagnosed with EEE,
West Nile Virus not found in local blood donations
Every donor’s blood is tested every time and there have been no positive test results for West Nile Virus at the Coastal Bend Blood Center since 2016.
2 more human cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Mass., bringing total to 6
Two more people in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with West Nile virus, bringing the state’s total number of cases in humans this season to six, public health officials say. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the two new cases on Tuesday.
Additional human cases of EEE and West Nile Virus confirmed in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed additional human cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis​ and West Nile Virus in the state.
Mississippi confirms second death from West Nile Virus
Mississippi’s first West Nile Virus death was confirmed on Aug. 15, 2021. The state has seen 27 total cases of the virus in 2024.
West Nile virus detected in 3 RI communities
It’s been an active mosquito season, according to the DEM. West Nile has been detected six times so far in Rhode Island, while eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) has been found 17 times. The state also reported a human case of West Nile from Providence County in mid-August.
County Reports First Confirmed Human Case Of West Nile Virus In 2024
The first human case of West Nile virus for 2024 in San Joaquin County was confirmed Wednesday, county public health officials announced. A 57-year-old man from Stockton who was infected with the virus received medical services at a Sacramento-area health care facility.
Additional spraying for West Nile virus set for NYC. Maps show where and when.
Trucks will be back on New York City streets again Tuesday and Thursday to conduct additional spraying for mosquitoes.
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Frisco Initiates Ground Spraying After Discovery of West Nile Virus in Mosquito Pools
Frisco has begun ground spray treatments for West Nile after two mosquito pools tested positive for the virus; no human cases ...
Mosquito spraying coming to Brooklyn and Queens amid West Nile scare: What to know
As part of City’s continued efforts to reduce the spread of West Nile virus, more neighborhoods in the five boroughs will ...
How Scientists Are Turning Mosquito Spit Into a Weapon Against the West Nile Virus and Other Deadly Diseases
Anita Saraf investigates mosquito saliva to understand how viruses like dengue and West Nile are transmitted, using mass ...
NMDA urges horse owners to vaccinate against West Nile Virus
State officials are urging horse owners to vaccinate their animals in an effort to curb cases of West Nile virus (WNV) and ...