North Dakota reports first case of West Nile virus in 2026

By: North Dakota Monitor staff

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: August 7, 2026

Words: 204

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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North Dakota has confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus this year, with health officials advising people to protect themselves from mosquitoes.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services says a Cass County resident was hospitalized after contracting the mosquito-borne virus.

Five North Dakota counties have reported mosquito pools positive for West Nile virus: Cass, Grand Forks, Richland, Ward and Williams. Also, an animal in Sioux County and a …

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