New York City reports 1st human case of West Nile Virus in 2026

NYC reports first West Nile case of the year amid increased mosquito activity

New York City has reported its first case of West Nile virus this year amid increased virus activity in mosquitoes across all five boroughs, health officials said Wednesday. The city Health Department said the infected person lives in Manhattan and had spent time outdoors both in the city and at several locations outside of…

NYC and Suffolk County report first human West Nile virus cases of 2026

The cases come as health officials detect mosquitoes carrying the virus across the New York City region. [ more › ]

New York City reports 1st human case of West Nile Virus in 2026

The city's health department says the person who lives in the city got the virus after spending time outside in several locations outside of the city.

First case of West Nile virus in New York City this year, officials say

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First 2026 case of dangerous West Nile Virus detected in NYC: officials

A New Yorker has contracted the dangerous West Nile virus -- the first reported human case in the city this year, health officials revealed Wednesday.