Denver’s first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed as health officials warn risk continues into the fall

Denver's first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed

The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment confirmed the first case of the West Nile virus in a person in Denver County in 2026.

Denver reports first West Nile virus infection of year, later in season than usual

Denver health officials announced Monday that they had confirmed the city's first human case of West Nile virus this year, hitting the milestone a bit later than usual.

Denver reports 1st human West Nile Virus case this year, reminding metro area still at risk

Older adults and people with weakened immune systems, including those taking certain immune-suppressing medications, face a greater risk of severe illness.

1st West Nile case reported in Denver

Two deaths have been reported due to the virus this year, state data shows.

Denver health officials confirm first case of West Nile Virus in the city this year

Denver health officials are reminding the community that mosquitoes remain active after confirming the city's first case of West Nile virus this year.

Denver’s first West Nile virus case of 2026 confirmed as health officials warn risk continues into the fall

Denver reported its first known human case of West Nile virus for 2026 in a resident Friday, as city health officials urged residents to take precautions.