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Third human case of West Nile virus in Illinois reported in DuPage County

The resident was said to be in their 70s and became ill earlier in the month.

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Lake County reports first case of West Nile virus

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West Nile virus-postive mosquitoes reported in southern Ill.

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Officials confirm first human death from West Nile virus in Colorado

On Friday, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) with Boulder County Public Health, confirmed the first human death of the West Nile virus in Lafayette this year.

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Larimer County health officials confirm this year's first West Nile virus case in Fort Collins

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West Nile and Jamestown Canyon viruses found in Vermont mosquitos

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South Dakota has reported its first West Nile virus death of 2025: Here's what to know

The health department projects 137 cases of the disease for the state in 2025 – enough to classify as an outbreak.

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Second Mercer Co. mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus

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Behind the scenes: Mosquito testing in the Valley

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Illinois seeing cases of a pest-borne virus early this year. How to protect yourself

An individual from southern Illinois was hospitalized due to complications from West Nile virus, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported June 24. That case marked the state’s first human case in 2025 and represented the earliest onset of the disease in Illinois since 2016.

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Health officials issue warning after batch of mosquitoes test positive for potentially fatal virus: 'Start taking precautions'

In late June, the Will County Health Department announced that a batch of mosquitoes in the city of Joliet, which is around 40 miles southwest of Chicago, tested positive for West Nile virus.

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Mosquitoes test positive for the fatal West Nile virus, health officials advise precautions

Health officials are concerned about West Nile virus. Mosquitoes in Joliet and Chicago tested positive. The Illinois Department of Public Health urges precautions. Symptoms include fever and body aches.

West Nile virus: The Lazio Region releases new guidelines: who should be tested?

The Lazio Region is strengthening its controls on the West Nile virus: new strategies and preventive measures are being implemented to stem the spread of the epidemic.