The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed that the first case of West Nile illness in the state for 2026 was detected in Harris County.
The positive West Nile Virus sample prompted Harris County to begin spraying for mosquitoes in the area.
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.
Harris County Public Health officials confirmed one case of the disease spread by mosquitos after a person recently traveled.
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.
The case was confirmed Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. It marks the county's first death related to the virus for 2022.