Lancaster County reports first death linked to West Nile virus since 2023

Lancaster County reports first death linked to West Nile virus since 2023

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reported its first death linked to West Nile virus since 2023 on Tuesday. The death is the first in the state this season. Officials said the victim is an adult in their 60s. Seven cases have been reported in Lancaster County this summer, with four requiring hospitalization. LLCHD reminds residents that...

Lancaster County reports state's first West Nile virus death of 2026

Lancaster County says an adult in their 60s died from West Nile virus — Nebraska's first death of the 2026 mosquito season.

West Nile virus death reported in Lancaster County; 1st in Nebraska this year

A person in their 60s has died from the West Nile virus in Lancaster County, health officials announced Tuesday.

Lancaster County Resident Dies from West Nile Virus - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

LINCOLN–(KFOR/News Release Sept. 1)–The first West Nile Virus related death of the season in Nebraska was reported...