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West Nile virus at 'outbreak' level in Minnesota, above average in North Dakota

  • West Nile virus cases in Minnesota have reached 103, with 10 deaths reported, marking one of the worst seasons on record as of October 10, according to Elizabeth Schiffman of the Minnesota Department of Health.
  • North Dakota has confirmed 84 cases of West Nile virus, with Amanda Bakken stating that the state considers it an above-average season.
  • In Minnesota, 76 individuals have been hospitalized and 58 have developed neuroinvasive disease, according to Schiffman.
  • Both officials recommend preventive measures against mosquito bites to mitigate further infections, especially until a hard freeze occurs.
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West Nile virus at 'outbreak' level in Minnesota, above average in North Dakota

As the season for the mosquito-borne illness nears a close, states in the region are reporting higher than average cases and deaths.

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Inforum broke the news in Fargo, United States on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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