NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of 2026 as residents urged to be vigilant
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The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death attributed to the West Nile virus this year. With 26 human cases reported so far in 2026 and virus activity in mosquitoes trending higher than historical averages, state officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and ta…
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Editor's note: the above video is from a previous newscast. NEW JERSEY N.J. (PIX11) - New Jersey has reported its first confirmed death from West Nile virus this year. The New Jersey Department of Health has not released the person’s name but is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-…
The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death attributed to the West Nile virus this year. With 26 human cases reported so far in 2026 and virus activity in mosquitoes trending higher than historical averages, state officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and ta…
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