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Mass. Public Health Dept.: State Health Officials Announce Season's First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
August 21, 2026
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:

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State health officials announce season's first human case of West Nile virus in Massachusetts

WNV risk levels elevated to moderate in 70 additional communities

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts . . .

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