West Nile Virus confirmed in Montana, health department says

By: Daily Montanan Staff

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 12, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 6 days, 6 hours ago

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State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus in Montana for summer 2026, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said Wednesday in a news release.

Two mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus in Roosevelt County, and health officials said the virus will likely spread across the state.

They are urging all Montanans to take increased precautions against mosquito bites, although no West Nile infections …

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