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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus in MN among the 'highest numbers recorded' this July
Officials are warning of one of the highest West Nile virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota during the month of July.
West Nile virus surges in Twin Cities; human case confirmed
West Nile virus is surging in the Twin Cities with a sharp rise in Culex tarsalis mosquitoes. Learn how you can protect yourself this summer.
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Mosquitos responsible for West Nile virus recorded at record numbers in metro area
The numbers of mosquitos most responsible for the transmission of West Nile virus to humans in Minnesota is among the highest ever recorded in the seven-county metro area, according to a recent update.
Increase in West Nile Virus in 7 Minnesota counties
Following tests on mosquitoes for West Nile Virus, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District reported that virus activity is increasing, earlier than usual.
West Nile virus spike in Minnesota mosquitoes
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is warning the public about a spike in West Nile virus detected in Minnesota mosquitoes. FOX 9's Lauren Andrego spoke with an official about what can be done.
West Nile virus reported in western Wisconsin resident, health officials say
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the case on Monday, though details about the resident's condition weren't released.
West Nile virus suspected in person in Travis County
Travis County could have first West Nile case in humans, in addition to two confirmed human cases in the area. Recent rains and flooding conditions could be fueling the virus.
23 confirmed West Nile virus human cases reported in Harris County | Aerial spraying begins this weekend
Mosquito Control and Vector Control Division has scheduled aerial spraying for portions of west and northwest Harris County for Saturday.
Michigan health officials confirm first West Nile virus human case in 2025
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first West Nile virus human case in 2025.
N.M. Department of Health confirms first human case of West Nile virus in Valencia County
A Valencia County resident has been infected by West Nile virus, marking the first confirmed human case of the disease in New Mexico in 2025, the state Department of Health announced Thursday. The infected person was hospitalized but has been discharged,
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West Nile virus risk increasing in Minnesota. What to know

West Nile virus was found in Minnesota in 2002, according to the health department’s mosquito-borne disease page, and remains a public health concern in 2025.

Health officials alarmed by unprecedented July spike in West Nile-infected mosquitoes in 2 major cities

Mosquitoes in all seven Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro counties in Minnesota tested positive for West Nile virus, and over 25% of pools show infection rates typical of late August.
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Unusually High West Nile Virus Surge in Minnesota After Huge Spike in Mosquito Activity

Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in all 7 Twin Cities counties, with unusually high activity reported ...
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Risk of West Nile virus increasing early this Minnesota summer. Here ...

West Nile virus was found in Minnesota in 2002, according to the health department’s mosquito-borne disease page, and remains a public health concern in 2025.
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Early West Nile surge in Twin Cities mosquitoes has officials urging ...

There has only been one human case of West Nile virus in Minnesota so far this year. "Most of the disease is not clinically apparent, it is really only the minority of people who get the ...