Malaria Confirmed In This NJ County, Believed To Be 1st Locally Acquired Case In 34 Years

N.J. resident infected by malaria could be first ‘homegrown’ case in decades, state says

Investigators are trying to determine whether a Morris County resident infected with malaria represents the first locally-acquired case of the disease in New Jersey since 1991.

NJ resident infected with malaria, possibly from local mosquito, a rarity here

It would be the first reported case of the disease acquired in New Jersey since 1991. The state has about 100 travel-related cases each year.

New Jersey investigates possible local malaria case

TRENTON, N.J. (PIX11) -- Officials in New Jersey are investigating a case of malaria in Morris County, and they believe the resident may have been infected locally. Officials report that the resident has no history of international travel. More Local News If confirmed, this would be the first known locally acquired case of malaria in New Jersey since 1991, officials say. “While risk to the general public is low, it’s important to take the …

Malaria Confirmed In This NJ County, Believed To Be 1st Locally Acquired Case In 34 Years

There hasn't been a locally acquired case of malaria in New Jersey since 1991, according to health experts.

BREAKING: Officials Investigating First Potential Local Malaria Infection in New Jersey Since 1991

The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) are investigating a confirmed case of malaria in a Morris County resident with no international travel history. Officials say it is possible the individual contracted malaria within New Jersey — a scenario not documented in the state since 1991. The NJDOH is […]