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Deaths mount as West Nile virus hotspots emerge in LA, Orange counties
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‘A living hell’: how Los Angeles got taken over by mosquitoes
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2 West Nile virus deaths reported in North Carolina: Officials
Health officials report two West Nile virus deaths in central North Carolina amid broader national disease tracking.
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Two North Carolinians dead from West Nile Virus
State health officials report that two adults have died from the West Nile virus in North Carolina.
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‘A living hell’: how Los Angeles got taken over by mosquitoes
Recent coverage from multiple outlets details how a severe heat wave has fueled an intense mosquito surge across Los Angeles.
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1st Human West Nile Virus Death Of Year Reported In DuPage County
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California boy, 13, left in grim condition after coming down with rare disease
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Extreme heat accelerates mosquito breeding, prompts emergency spraying amid health concerns
Extreme heat and humidity in Southern California are accelerating mosquito breeding, triggering emergency spraying to combat West Nile virus concerns.
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California teen fighting for his life after contracting severe West Nile virus
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Long Beach child hospitalized with rare disease related to West Nile virus
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Mosquito-borne disease that attacks the brain rising in California
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West Nile virus cases surging across Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County reports 135 West Nile virus infections and five deaths, topping its five-year average.
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Mosquitoes are biting you more in Southern California this year. Here's why
Los Angeles County is experiencing a rapid surge in West Nile virus cases driven by increased mosquito activity and unusual humidity levels.
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Forsyth County resident contracts West Nile virus from infected mosquito: Officials
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California father dies from grim brain-swelling disease after wife found him unconscious
California reports multiple 2026 West Nile virus deaths across Orange, Yolo, and Stanislaus counties, including a 61-year-old grandfather.
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Orange County man dies after contracting West Nile virus, family issues warning
A fatal case of West Nile virus in California has prompted urgent health warnings from family members and local officials amid a surge in regional activity.
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Invasive mosquito from Australia found in Multnomah County for first time
An invasive Australian mosquito species capable of carrying West Nile virus has been detected in Portland and Multnomah County.
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San Diego County alerts Golden Hill residents to West Nile Virus detection in neighborhood
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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.’s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
Los Angeles County faces a sharp rise in West Nile virus cases driven by humidity and El Niño conditions.
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NYC has already seen more West Nile Virus human cases this year than in all of 2025
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Metro Atlanta daughter fighting to keep her mom alive in ICU after mosquito bite gave her West Nile Virus
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Mosquito-borne illnesses increasing in US. See map of affected states
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Massachusetts raises West Nile risk in nearly a dozen towns after 6th human case
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1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus Identified In Stratford
Health officials report the first human West Nile virus cases and positive mosquito tests across multiple regions.
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West Nile Virus Death Toll in Greece Rises to 30 as Cases Reach 324
Greece reports a record number of West Nile virus cases and 30 deaths as the virus spreads across Europe amid rising temperatures.
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North Dakota reports 1st death of year attributed to West Nile virus
Health officials in North Dakota and Colorado report the first West Nile virus fatalities of 2026 as viral activity expands in the Midwest.
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Seeing more mosquitoes across SoCal? Why they’re popping up sooner, living longer and biting more people
Rising mosquito activity across Southern California coincides with a spike in West Nile virus cases and fatalities across several California counties.
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2 people hospitalized in Albany with West Nile virus; hospital urges precautions
Health authorities and medical organizations issue urgent warnings and precautions regarding the spread of West Nile virus.
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Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread
West Nile virus cases are rising across the U.S., resulting in the first reported death in a major city and multiple hospitalizations in Illinois.
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Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus found in 7 more Louisville neighborhoods
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Human case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Duval County
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City Will Spray Upper West Side With Pesticides in Effort to Combat West Nile Virus
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NYC Health Department Will Spray Parts of Boro Park for Mosquitoes Today
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‘My body didn’t feel right’: Champaign Co. resident recounts West Nile Virus experience
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Second human case of West Nile virus identified in Massachusetts
Massachusetts health officials have identified a second human case of West Nile virus as mosquito testing shows widespread contamination across several counties.
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Wyomissing mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile Virus in Berks County
Health officials across multiple regions report newly detected West Nile virus cases in mosquitoes.
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First West Nile virus death of 2026 reported in Los Angeles County
California is facing a five-year peak in West Nile virus cases, with three deaths reported as flooding increases mosquito populations.
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Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm
Health officials in Texas and Massachusetts report new West Nile virus cases and fatalities, including the first death of 2026 in El Paso.
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Dead of a mosquito bite: L.A. records West Nile fatality as California cases hit 5-year high
California West Nile virus activity has reached a five-year high following the first 2026 fatality reported in Los Angeles County.
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A deadly brain-swelling illness spread by mosquitoes is on the rise in the US
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SF infectious disease expert says it’s a ‘bad year’ for West Nile virus
Public health reports indicate rising West Nile virus activity with new human cases confirmed across California.
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3 deaths linked to West Nile disease in California as cases rise
California health officials are reporting a rise in West Nile virus cases, with three linked deaths and new infections across multiple counties.
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West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes Across Several Brooklyn Neighborhoods
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Jamestown Canyon virus detected in RI for first time in 2026
Rhode Island authorities have confirmed the first 2026 detection of Jamestown Canyon virus in Tiverton amid rising West Nile risk across New England.
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West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany
West Nile virus is spreading across Europe, with a significant surge in Greece and the detection of the first case in Germany.
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Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026
California reports its first West Nile virus deaths and human cases of 2026 across multiple counties.
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8 Pittsburgh neighborhoods to be spray-treated after positive West Nile samples
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Kansas health officials warn of high West Nile virus risk statewide
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Rhode Island raises West Nile virus risk to high as more mosquitoes test positive
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Maryland reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
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West Nile hits 12 New Jersey counties, and officials warn mosquitoes are 'the deadliest animal'
Health officials warn that mosquitoes are the 'deadliest animal' as West Nile virus spreads across 12 New Jersey counties.
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Orange County officials warn of potentially worst West Nile virus season in county history
Health officials warn of a severe West Nile virus season as new human cases and rising mosquito populations are reported.
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West Nile virus detected on mosquito on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton
West Nile virus has been detected on mosquitoes at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, coinciding with the first 2026 human case in Maryland.
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Mosquitoes, West Nile virus activity looks increasingly bad this year in OC
Vector control experts warn of rising West Nile virus activity and heat-driven mosquito surges across Southern California.
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Another person in Maine sickened by the rare Powassan virus
Maine health officials confirm a third case of the rare tick-borne Powassan virus this year, coinciding with a reported death in Brewer.
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West Nile virus detected in South Carolina mosquitoes
Health officials have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquito populations across multiple counties, triggering safety alerts.
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Louisville resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Health authorities in Louisville have confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus, triggering immediate mosquito control measures.
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West Nile virus found in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes: How to protect yourself
Health officials are issuing warnings across North and South Carolina after West Nile virus was detected in regional mosquito populations.
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Mosquito season is here, in case your ankles haven't noticed. How humans are fighting back
Public health agencies issue urgent warnings as West Nile virus season sees a strong, early start nationwide.
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West Nile virus found in Oregon for first time in 2026; health officials advise precautions
Health officials are issuing precautions after the first detection of West Nile virus in Oregon for 2026, identified in Southern Oregon mosquitoes.