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South Dakota reports first West Nile Virus case in human for 2025
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed a human case of West Nile Virus, the first in the state in 2025. The virus was found in a resident of Brookings County, according to a release from the SDDOH. Since it was first reported in 2002, there have been 2,864 human cases and 54 deaths.
First animal case of West Nile Virus detected in Massachusetts
Officials say a goat in Lunenburg, a town in Worcester County, was exposed raising the risk for residents in surrounding towns.
Lunenburg goat is the state’s first animal case of West Nile virus this year, state says
The state’s first animal case of West Nile virus for this year has been confirmed in a goat in Lunenburg, and the Worcester County town was elevated to moderate risk, Massachusetts public health officials said Tuesday.
First 2025 human case of West Nile virus reported in Lake County
The first human case of West Nile virus this season has been reported in Lake County. A county resident in their 70s became ill in early July, according to the Lake County Health Department, although
Lake County health officials confirm state’s 2nd case of West Nile Virus this year
Health officials in Lake County, Illinois, have confirmed the county’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) this year. Officials from the Lake County Health
Onondaga County reports first human case of West Nile Virus since 2019
An elderly man from the town of Cicero has gotten sick from a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus, and mosquitoes carrying the potentially deadly Eastern Equine Encephalitis have also been detected.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in Atlanta: What can you do?Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in Atlanta: What can you do?
With one Georgia case so far in 2025, Fulton County officials are warning residents after mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Atlanta.
Massachusetts health officials confirm first animal case of West Nile virus of 2025
West Nile virus was detected in a goat in Lunenburg, marking the first animal case in Massachusetts in 2025. Nearby towns are now at moderate risk, officials say.
More mosquitoes in Valley test positive for West Nile, but no reported human cases
While there have yet to be any human cases of West Nile Virus reported in Mahoning County this year, the public health district said more mosquitoes have tested positive for the disease.
First West Nile virus human case since 2019, first EEE virus detection of season in Cicero
An elderly adult in Onondaga County, NY was hospitalized after being diagnosed with West Nile virus, while Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus was detected in mosquitoes collected from a trap in Cicero.
Dead crow found in Guelph tests positive for West Nile virus
A dead crow found in Guelph has tested positive for West Nile virus, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health said Wednesday. There are currently no human cases in the area.
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West Nile virus alert: First infected mosquito pool of season found in Rockland County
No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported this season in Rockland County. The most recent confirmed human case in ...
Goat in Massachusetts infected with West Nile virus, people urged to take precautions against mosquito bites
Bay State health officials are reporting the first confirmed case of West Nile virus in an animal this year, as people are ...