Westchester Confirms First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2026

Westchester confirms first human West Nile Virus case of 2026

A Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito is known to be a vector associated with transmission of the West Nile Virus. County health officials are looking into whether the Yonkers resident caught the virus abroad or closer to home. [ more › ]

First West Nile Virus Case of 2026 Confirmed in Westchester

WHITE PLAINS, NY (September 1, 2026) — Westchester County has confirmed its first positive human case of West Nile Virus for 2026. The case involves a resident of Yonkers who recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler emphasized the importance of precautions. “This first case of West Nile Virus is … Continue reading First West Nile Virus Case of 2026 Confirmed in Westchester The post First Wes…

FIRST POSITIVE WEST NILE VIRUS CASE IN WESTCHESTER IN 2026

County Health Department Reminds Residents to Remove Standing Water and Take Other Precautions Against Mosquitoes On Sept. 1, Westchester County stated it had learned of its first positive human case of West Nile Virus this year, which was a confirmed in a Yonkers resident who had recently traveled outside the county. Westchester County Health Commissioner […]

Westchester reports first human West Nile virus case of 2026

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