Category: West Nile Virus
Outbreak News Today: California reports more than 500 West Nile virus cases in 2026 year to date
In 2026, as of November 6, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recorded 528 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) across 23 counties, with 32 associated deaths (6% case fatality rate)—the highest figure in years.
Nov 9, 2026
Pasadena Weekly: 2 cases confirmed in Pasadena as city urges prevention
Two human cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Pasadena.
Nov 5, 2026
WFLA: Human case of locally acquired West Nile virus confirmed in Sarasota County
Health officials announced Friday that a confirmed human case of locally acquired West Nile virus was identified in Sarasota County.
Oct 26, 2026
ITIJ: Record West Nile virus infections raise travel risk across Europe
With cases emerging in Belgium and the Netherlands, West Nile virus is spreading north, putting destination risk monitoring and traveler protection in sharper focus
Oct 22, 2026
Orange County Register: Deaths mount as West Nile virus hotspots emerge in LA, Orange counties
More people are contracting mosquito-borne West Nile virus and dying in Los Angeles and Orange counties than anywhere else in California, pushing state levels to a five-year high.
Oct 22, 2026
Contagion: FAQ-What You Need to Know About West Nile Virus in 2026
After 2 adults died of West Nile virus in central North Carolina this month, this FAQ explains how the mosquito-borne virus spreads, who faces the greatest risk of severe neuroinvasive disease, and how clinicians can diagnose, manage, and help prevent infection when no vaccine or antiviral treatment exists.
Oct 16, 2026
ABC: 2 West Nile virus deaths reported in North Carolina
North Carolina health officials are warning that West Nile virus is spreading after two deaths were linked to the disease.
Oct 16, 2026
KY3: West Nile virus cases reach 20-year high, doctor shares prevention tips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that West Nile virus peaked extra early this year. Case numbers have reached levels not seen in more than 20 years.
Oct 7, 2026
CBS: First West Nile Virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County
DuPage County is reporting its first West Nile Virus-related death of 2026, and officials are asking residents to help limit the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
Oct 7, 2026
FOX: California teen fighting for his life after contracting severe West Nile virus
Joseph Vazquez has spent the past three weeks at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles after contracting a rare and severe case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.
Oct 7, 2026