Chicago Reports First 2026 Human West Nile Virus Cases and Fatality

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Published: 2026-09-01
Category: health
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
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The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) has confirmed the city's first two human cases of West Nile Virus for 2026, including one fatality. This announcement serves as a public health alert, underscoring the ongoing risk of mosquito-borne illness in the region.

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