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Officials Confirm First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Nebraska This Year

On June 25, 2025, officials announced that the initial human instance of West Nile virus for the year in Nebraska was identified in Nance County by the East Central District Health Department.
This case occurs amid no mosquito pools testing positive for the virus so far, and West Nile virus spreads through Culex mosquitoes infected by feeding on infected birds.
Nebraska is one of 11 states with human West Nile cases in 2025, with the disease mainly active between June 1 and September 30 and posing greater risks to people over 50 or with weak immune systems.
Health officials urge preventive measures such as using insect repellents with DEET or picaridin, sealing window and door screens, removing standing water weekly, and taking extra precautions outdoors at dawn and dusk.
Since no vaccine or specific treatment exists, these steps aim to reduce infection risks and help Nebraskans safely enjoy summer amid statewide surveillance efforts for the virus.

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Kearney Hub

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Nebraska reports first 2025 human case of West Nile

The first human case of West Nile virus this year has been detected in Nebraska.

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North Platte Nebraska's Newspaper

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Nebraska reports 1st West Nile case this year

The first human case of West Nile virus this year has been detected in Nebraska.

11 days ago·North Platte, United States

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Human case of West Nile virus reported in Nebraska for first time this year

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska has reported its first human case this season of West Nile virus. Health officials said Wednesday the case is in the East Central District Health Department, which covers Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said no mosquito pools in the state have tested positive for the virus...

11 days ago·Lincoln, United States

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Officials confirm first human case of West Nile virus in Nebraska this year

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said while no mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile so far this season, it is important to still be aware.

11 days ago·Omaha, United States

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Nebraska reports first human case of West Nile virus of the year

Nebraska's first human case of West Nile virus this year was reported in the East Central District Health Department, which covers Boone, Colfax, Nance and Platte counties.

11 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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