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Officials say risk of West Nile virus ‘high’ in Chicago after city sees first 3 cases of the year

Local health officials say Chicago has reached a “high risk” level of the West Nile virus because mosquitoes are testing positive earlier and could lead to a longer lasting, heightened risk this

Chicago Sun-Times · 4d

Chicago reports first human cases of West Nile virus for 2025

The risk of West Nile virus in Chicago is considered “high,” as health officials say the area is experiencing “a higher proportion of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus than usual.”

NBC Chicago on MSN · 4d

Chicago warns of ‘high' West Nile risk after multiple human cases detected

Chicago reported three human cases of West Nile virus in the last month as city officials warn the risk of contracting the virus is "high," with more mosquitoes testing positive than usual.

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'Historic' Infection Rates Reached For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes In Area: Agency

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said Friday the Greater Chicagoland area is experiencing a "period of intense" WNV ...

Spraying stepped up in Lake County to combat West Nile virus; ‘All … residents should take precautions to protect themselves’

George Balis of Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management said his company has significantly increased its spraying efforts in ...

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Mosquitoes, ticks remain a big concern in Chicago with hot, wet summer

Summer may be winding down, but with the hot, wet weather the Chicago area has been having, pests like mosquitoes and ticks ...

Beverly Review5d

Second insecticide spraying scheduled for Beverly and Mt. Greenwood

For the second time in two weeks parts of the 19th Ward are scheduled to be sprayed with insecticide as the Chicago ...

ABC 7 Chicago4y

West Nile virus 2021: Cook County man 1st human case of ... - ABC7 Chicago

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois is reporting its first human case of West Nile virus for this year. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. A man in his 80s in Cook County became ill in ...

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Chicago reports first 3 human cases of West Nile virus in 2025

Chicago public health officials on Tuesday confirmed the city's first three human cases of West Nile virus in 2025.

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