Indiana reports first West Nile virus case of 2026 in Allen County
Mosquito testing has found the virus in 33 counties, and health officials say older adults face the highest risk of severe illness.
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First West Nile Virus Case of 2026 Confirmed in Allen County
Source: NurPhoto / Getty ALLEN COUNTY — Indiana has reported its first case of the West Nile virus in 2026. On Friday, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) confirmed the case with someone in Allen County near Fort Wayne. Last year, the state reported 39 cases. According to IDOH data, mosquito testing shows West Nile virus has been detected in 33 Indiana counties. The health department said the risk of West Nile in mosquitoes across the state …
Indiana's first case of West Nile virus in 2026 reported in Allen County resident
INDIANAPOLIS —The first case of West Nile virus (WNV) disease in Indiana in 2026 has been reported in an Allen County resident. No additional information about the case will be released to protect patient privacy. Mosquito testing by the Indiana Department of Health shows that the risk for WNV is elevated across the state. Specifically, 33 counties have had mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus, including Monroe County. Indiana reported 3…
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