Ill. Public Health Dept.: First 2026 Human Case of West Nile Virus in State Confirmed
August 27, 2026
August 27, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news:
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First 2026 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois Confirmed
IDPH reminds Illinoisans to "Fight the Bite" and prevent illness carried by mosquitoes
Key Points for Media:
* West Nile virus (WNV) is spread from mosquitoes to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In general, people do not spread the infect . . .
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First 2026 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois Confirmed
IDPH reminds Illinoisans to "Fight the Bite" and prevent illness carried by mosquitoes
Key Points for Media:
* West Nile virus (WNV) is spread from mosquitoes to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. In general, people do not spread the infect . . .