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1st death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus in LA County reported this year
A San Fernando Valley resident died from West Nile virus, marking the first death from the mosquito-borne illness reported in Los Angeles County this year.
Somers Point mosquito sample tests positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito from the 100 block of Shore Road in Somers Point tested positive for West Nile virus, the Atlantic County Division of Public Health said Friday.
Second US death from EEE mosquito virus reported in New York, residents warned
New York is joining the states in the Northeast US warning about the eastern equine encephalitis virus after a New Yorker died from the disease.
L.A. County reports first West Nile virus death this year
A San Fernando Valley resident is the first person in L.A. County to die this year from West Nile virus, a mosquito-transmitted illness that can cause lethal inflammation in the brain.
LA County confirms first West Nile Virus death of 2024
Officials said a San Fernando Valley resident was hospitalized after being infected by the mosquito-borne disease and then died from neurological illness.
8 Connecticut cases of West Nile virus reported so far in 2024, officials say
Connecticut officials say residents should take steps to prevent mosquito bites because of West Nile Virus and EEE until the first hard frost.
Winnebago County officials report first human case of West Nile virus in the county for 2024. Here's what to know.
According to a news release from Winnebago County Public Health, the patient is a resident of Winnebago County. No further information was released. Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data show there have been two deaths from West Nile virus in Wisconsin and another one in Illinois.
4 cases of West Nile virus reported in Jefferson County
Four cases of West Nile virus (WNV) have been reported in Jefferson County, according to the Jefferson County Department of Health. Dr. Wesley Willeford, Disease Control Medical Director, said there were seven reported cases in 2023.
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Fort Lauderdale Ramps Up Mosquito Control Efforts with Overnight Fogging Campaign Starting September 30
Fort Lauderdale begins mosquito control with fogging trucks to target larvae using the safe larvicide VectoBac WDG.
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City officials confirm state's third-ever locally transmitted case of dangerous mosquito-borne virus: 'Cases are on the rise globally and in the United States'
The new dengue case was transmitted locally and not carried in from another place where dengue is prevalent. City officials ...
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Govt should resume mosquito control drives soon
A RECENT increase in hospital admissions and death from dengue infection requires urgent government steps to control the ...
New York resident dies from mosquito-borne disease as experts warn of widening risk
New York has reported the state’s first death from Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a disease that spreads through bites ...
Mosquito threat: Why some Central Mass. towns don't have all the tools to fight the menace
Finances aren’t the only impediment. Some towns have residents who oppose spraying, because they’re concerned about potential ...
The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do If You Get A Mosquito Bite
Regardless of how you react to mosquito bites, doctors agree there’s one thing you shouldn’t do when you get a bite.
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Eastvale Combats Mosquito Infestation
Vector control officials in Eastvale will conduct anti-mosquito spraying Thursday to eradicate growing infestations that pose ...
What is EEE? Here's what you need to know about this mosquito-borne illness
Eastern equine encephalitis is a mosquito-borne illness. Here's what to know about EEE, including symptoms and cases in ...
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The effort to contain mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses in Florida
With mosquitoes abundant across the state, some counties have been practicing mitigation strategies against the bugs. Experts ...