Georgia resident dies from West Nile Virus, health officials say

Georgia reports first West Nile virus death of 2026; 8 confirmed cases

Health officials in Georgia say one person has died from the West Nile Virus.

Human West Nile Virus cases on the rise in Florida and Georgia, first death confirmed

Georgia confirmed eight human cases of West Nile Virus this year, one deadly, while a second locally acquired case has been reported in Duval County in Florida.

1 West Nile Virus death confirmed in Georgia, Dept. of Public Health says

ATLANTA (WRBL) — On Wednesday, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) and one death in 2026. Health officials say that traps in Chatham, …

Georgia reports West Nile virus death, expects more cases - 41NBC News

ATLANTA (41NBC/WMGT) — Georgia has confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus and one death this year, according to a news release Wednesday from the Georgia Department of Public Health. DPH expects the number of cases to increase and says mosquito season typically lasts through October. Mosquito traps have tested positive for the virus in several counties, including Chatham,...

West Nile virus death confirmed in Georgia, health department says

So far, the department has confirmed eight human cases of the virus this year — but that number is expected to rise.

At least 1 Georgian dead from West Nile virus

Eight people statewide have been infected with the virus.