US EditionWest Nile Cases on the Rise in North Dakota, Minnesota, Health Officials Say
- West Nile virus cases are increasing in North Dakota and Minnesota as both states experience peak times for transmission according to health officials' reports.
- North Dakota has reported 43 cases in humans, surpassing last year's count of 38 and the five-year average of 32, according to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services.
- Minnesota has recorded a rise in cases and reported two deaths due to the virus this year, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Fifteen counties in western Minnesota are at the highest risk for West Nile virus transmission, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
16 Articles
16 Articles
West Nile Virus cases rise in North Dakota
BISMARCK, ND – Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus continue to infect North Dakotans. According to the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, the mosquito-borne virus has infected 42 people, with a majority of the cases reported in the age groups of 60+ (16) and 40-49 (10). Cass County leads the state with 13 cases of West Nile Virus.
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left0Leaning Right8Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Right
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Right
62% Right
C 38%
R 62%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
