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Coverage dated September 10, 2026

First West Nile virus death reported in North Dakota

Headline from Bismarck Tribune

North Dakota HHS reports the first West Nile virus-related death of 2026, urges residents to prevent mosquito bites and notes 25 human cases so far this year.

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  1. KX News Bismarck

    North Dakota reports first West Nile virus death in 2026 (opens KX News Bismarck)

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    BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — The North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2026. According to HHS, the individual was over 60 years old and resided in southwest North Dakota. The victim's name has not been identified.

  2. The Jamestown Sun

    North Dakota reports 1st death of year attributed to West Nile virus (opens The Jamestown Sun)

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    The person who died was a resident of the southwest portion of the state.

  3. Bismarck Tribune

    First West Nile virus-related death of 2026 reported in North Dakota (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    A North Dakotan has died from West Nile virus, North Dakota Health and Human Services reported Thursday.

  4. Bismarck Tribune

    First West Nile virus death reported in North Dakota (opens Bismarck Tribune)

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    Bismarck Tribune's feed description

    North Dakota HHS reports the first West Nile virus-related death of 2026, urges residents to prevent mosquito bites and notes 25 human cases so far this year.

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