NJ Reports First West Nile Virus Death of 2026 as Residents Urged to Be Vigilant

NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of 2026 as residents urged to be vigilant

The New Jersey Department of Health has confirmed the state’s first death attributed to the West Nile virus this year.

New Jersey reports first West Nile virus death in 2026, state officials say

Editor's note: the above video is from a previous newscast. NEW JERSEY N.J. (PIX11) - New Jersey has reported its first confirmed death from West Nile virus this year. The New Jersey Department of Health has not released the person’s name but is urging residents to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses. The state has reported [...]

NJ reports first West Nile Virus death of the year

While the national West Nile Virus trend has slowed down, activity in the Garden State has picked up. [ more › ]

New Jersey Confirms Its First West Nile Death of 2026 as Human Cases Climb to 26 Statewide

New Jersey reports its first West Nile virus death of 2026 as cases hit 26. See which counties lead, who is most at risk, and how to avoid bites.

First West Nile Death Confirmed In New Jersey As Officials Warn Mosquitoes Remain Active

New Jersey has recorded its first confirmed death from West Nile virus this year as state health officials urge residents to remain vigilant against mosquito-borne illnesses. The New Jersey Department of Health has so far reported 26 cases of West Nile virus in 2026, including 19 cases involving neurological illness. The state has not released […]

Hudson County Has Two West Nile Cases as New Jersey Reports First Death of 2026

Hudson County has two West Nile cases and some of the state's highest mosquito detections after New Jersey reported its first death of 2026.