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West Nile Virus

First 2026 West Nile case in Texas confirmed to be in Harris Co.: DSHS

  • May 19

Harris Co. Public Health finds 1st positive sample of West Nile in '26

  • Jan 15

Harris County reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this year

  • Jun 20, 2025

Human tests positive for 1st West Nile virus case in Galveston County

  • Sep 27, 2024

Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Sugar Land

  • Sep 5, 2024

Houston man can barely move a month after getting West Nile Virus

  • Aug 31, 2024

7 Harris Co. residents infected with West Nile Virus

  • Jul 26, 2024

It takes team effort to fight off mosquitos in Harris County

  • Jul 22, 2024

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Houston man can barely move a month after getting West Nile Virus

  • Aug 31, 2024
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It takes team effort to fight off mosquitos in Harris County

  • Jul 22, 2024
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1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2024 found in Fort Bend County

  • Jun 5, 2024
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Human case of dengue fever confirmed in Harris County

  • May 30, 2024
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1st West Nile virus mosquito sample of 2023 found in West University area, Harris Co. officials say

  • Jun 17, 2023
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Montgomery County reports 1st West Nile Virus death of 2022 in man in his 70s

  • Jul 21, 2022
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Montgomery Co. reports first West Nile Virus death of the year

  • Sep 16, 2021
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West Nile virus found in Sugar Land

  • Jul 9, 2021

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Montgomery Co. woman tests positive for West Nile Virus, marking 1st case in area, officials say

The first human case of the West Nile Virus in Montgomery County comes hours after officials announced a positive sample was collected in Bellaire, prompting spraying for mosquitoes in the area.

  • Jun 26, 2024

Spraying for mosquitoes in Bellaire underway after West Nile Virus detected, health officials say

The positive West Nile Virus sample prompted Harris County to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the area.

  • Jun 25, 2024

1st West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2024 found in Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County said spraying operations have begun due to the first West Nile Virus mosquito sample of 2024. Here's the area of concern.

  • Jun 5, 2024

Human case of dengue fever confirmed in Harris County

Harris County Public Health officials confirmed one case of the disease spread by mosquitos after a person recently traveled.

  • May 30, 2024

1st West Nile virus mosquito sample of 2023 found in West University area, Harris Co. officials say

Officials said the mosquito was found at a trapping site in zip code 77005, which is in the West University area. Here are some mosquito control tips to remember.

  • Jun 17, 2023