West Nile Detected in Johnson County

West Nile virus confirmed in Johnson County - The Daily Iowan

Johnson County Public Health confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes on Thursday. There have been no reported or confirmed cases within the county, according to the county public health department.   According to the Polk County Health Department, statewide surveillance of mosquitoes has shown the highest West Nile virus activity at this point...

West Nile detected in Johnson County

This marks the first positive surveillance test since 2023, though no infections have been reported in Johnson County.

Health officials stress awareness after West Nile virus found in Johnson County mosquito

Johnson County has a positive case of West Nile Virus found in a mosquito sample from the last week of July.There have been no reported human infection cases in

Polk County Health Department Urges Mosquito Bite Prevention

West Nile Virus Risk High Across Iowa; Detected in Polk County Mosquitoes DES MOINES, IA — The Polk County Health Department is urging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as Iowa experiences high levels of West Nile virus activity in mosquitoes. Statewide mosquito surveillance by Iowa State University shows the highest West Nile virus activity at this point in the summer in more than two decades. August and September are typicall…