Coverage dated July 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026

West Nile virus detected in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes

Headline from WCNC, on the newest of 2 developments

State health officials identified West Nile in a pool of mosquitoes collected by Mecklenburg County. No human cases have been reported.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Mosquito batches test positive for West Nile in Macon Co.

    Headline from WCIA Champaign ·

  2. Newest

    West Nile virus detected in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes

    Headline from WCNC ·

6 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

17 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Brunswick News

    West Nile virus detected in Yuba County for the first time this year (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    The West Nile virus has been detected in Yuba County for the first time this year, according to a Monday news release from the Sutter-Yuba Mosquito and Vector Control District. Two mosquito samples collected on July 7 tested positive for…

  2. We Are Green Bay

    DHS: First West Nile virus activity in Wisconsin confirmed (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    We Are Green Bay's feed description

    (WFRV) - The first activity of the West Nile virus in the state for 2026 is now confirmed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. According to a release from the DHS, both mosquitoes collected in Milwaukee County and a wild bird from Bayfield County have tested positive for West Nile virus.

  3. WHAS Louisville

    Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in this Louisville neighborhood (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    Fogging operations are scheduled to begin Tuesday.

  4. KYMA Yuma

    Three mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus in Imperial County (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    ICPHD says two WNV-positive mosquito pools were collected in the the City of Imperial last Sunday while the other one was collected in the City of Holtville last Monday.

  5. WSAV-TV

    Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Beaufort County (opens WSAV-TV)

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    WSAV-TV's feed description

    BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Mosquito samples in Beaufort County have tested positive for the West Nile virus for the first time in 2026, according to Beaufort County Mosquito Control (BCMC). The samples were taken from mosquito trap locations in the city of Beaufort and were tested in BCMC's lab.

  6. NEWS10 ABC

    DOH identifies West Nile virus mosquitos downstate (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    NEWS10 ABC's feed description

    The New York State Department of Health confirmed West Nile virus in mosquito pools across Nassau, Rockland, and Suffolk counties and advised residents to follow safety protocols to prevent potential outbreaks.

  7. Pix11

    West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes reported in NYC: NYSDOH (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) -- As if the threat of parasitic infections causing diarrhea isn't enough to worry about, a virus that is more common in the summer is starting to emerge. The West Nile virus has been reported in mosquitoes around New York City and Long Island, the New York State Department of Healt…

  8. WCIA Champaign

    Mosquito batches test positive for West Nile in Macon Co. (opens WCIA Champaign)

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    WCIA Champaign's feed description

    MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- The first batches of mosquitos to test positive for West Nile virus in Macon County this season have recently been found. In a release from the Macon County Health Department on Friday, they said these positive mosquito batches were collected by the Macon Mosquito Abatem…

  9. The Oregonian

    West Nile virus found in Oregon for first time in 2026; health officials advise precautions (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Health officials confirmed the first 2026 case of West Nile virus in Oregon, urging residents to take precautions.

  10. KOIN

    West Nile virus detected in Southern Oregon mosquitos amid strong virus season (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitos in Jackson County, the Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday, urging residents to protect themselves from the insect.

  11. MyStateline

    West Nile virus detected in Ogle County mosquito pool (opens MyStateline)

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    MyStateline's feed description

    The West Nile virus has been detected in Ogle County after a mosquito pool in Rochelle tested positive for the illness.

  12. KGW Portland

    West Nile virus found in Oregon for the first time this year (opens KGW Portland)

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    KGW Portland's feed description

    The Oregon Health Authority said the virus was detected in a mosquito trap in Eagle Point in Jackson County.

  13. WCIA Champaign

    Mosquito batch tests positive for West Nile in Vermilion Co. (opens WCIA Champaign)

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    WCIA Champaign's feed description

    VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- West Nile Virus has been confirmed in another Central Illinois county after a mosquito batch tested positive late last week. On Friday, the Vermilion County Health Department said a mosquito batch that was collected in northern rural Danville tested positive for West…

  14. WCNC

    West Nile virus detected in Mecklenburg County mosquitoes (opens WCNC)

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    WCNC's feed description

    State health officials identified West Nile in a pool of mosquitoes collected by Mecklenburg County. No human cases have been reported.

  15. WCIA Champaign

    Mosquitoes in Champaign Co. test positive for West Nile Virus (opens WCIA Champaign)

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    WCIA Champaign's feed description

    CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- West Nile Virus has been detected in Champaign County, officials confirmed Monday afternoon. Surveillance by the Illinois Department of Public Health shows that two batches of mosquitoes -- which were collected in Champaign on July 16 -- had a positive result.

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