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CDC June 2026 Health Outlook: COVID Summer Surge Risk, West Nile Early Season, and Salmonella Moringa Alert

CDC's June 5, 2026 respiratory data shows COVID very low nationally, but a summer surge is possible in South and West. West Nile positive pools confirmed in TX and LA. Salmonella-moringa outbreak expanding to 119 cases.

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West Nile Virus Detected Months Early in San Antonio and Dallas Metro as Mosquito Season Heats Up

West Nile virus has been detected months ahead of schedule in San Antonio and the Dallas metro area, with positive mosquito pools confirmed in New Orleans as well.

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What are the risks of contracting West Nile virus from a mosquito in Canada?

As a dead crow tested positive for West Nile virus in Ontario this week, Canadians may be wondering: just how prevalent are such mosquito-borne viruses in Canada, and how risky is the summer camping trip?

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What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explained

West Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosquito-bite prevention measures. The virus primarily circulates among birds and spreads to humans through infected mosquito bites. Severe cases can affect the nervous system and may be fatal.…

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Houston Heat Season Begins with 329% Surge in ER Visits as Officials Warn of Worse Ahead

HOUSTON — As the first days of meteorological summer descend on Southeast Texas, the Houston Health Department (HHD) and Harris County Public Health are bracing for what is shaping up to be another potentially lethal heat season.

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Houston on High Alert as Texas Confirms First West Nile Neuroinvasive Case of 2026 — and Mosquito Season Is Just Getting Started

Texas health officials are sounding an early alarm this mosquito season. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 — and it's a severe one.

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First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

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West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual

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EU health authorities warn that mosquito-borne illnesses are at record highs

Health officials said the longer season for mosquito-borne illnesses is becoming a "new normal" in Europe.

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West Nile virus, chikungunya, dengue: Tracking mosquito-borne illnesses across Europe

Hundreds of cases of mosquito-borne infections have been reported so far this summer.

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What do we know about the West Nile virus spreading in Europe?

Several people have died after being infected with the mosquito-borne virus this summer.

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Ten deaths reported from West Nile virus in Italy since the start of the year

A 93-year-old woman died in the Italian region of Lazio from the West Nile virus. This is the tenth death in the country. In Europe, infection cases were registered in five countries.

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What is West Nile virus? Symptoms and advice after deaths in Italy

There have been 32 confirmed cases of the virus in Italy so far this year

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Italy reports 32 cases, including 2 deaths, from West Nile virus amid spread of mosquito-borne illness

Most cases have been identified in the province of Latina, about 100 kilometres south of Rome.

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Mosquitoes are bringing West Nile virus to major US metros. Here’s how to fend them off

Climate change is making conditions ripe for the spread of mosquito-borne illness

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West Nile virus found in the UK for the first time – what you need to know

For the first time, traces of the West Nile virus have been found in mosquitoes in the UK, according to a report published this week by the UK Health Security Agency.

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time as climate change linked to spread

The virus has emerged in northern and western Europe in recent years as a result of warmer temperatures.

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What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK

Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time

UKHSA says risk to public very low after detection in genetic material of mosquitoes caught in Nottinghamshire

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West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitos for first time

Virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness in about 1 in 150 people who are infected

The Independent UK

The world’s deadliest animal is in the spotlight again

Diseases are spreading

Fortune

Dr. Anthony Fauci was hospitalized for West Nile virus after a mosquito bite. Who is most at risk?

The infectious disease doctor was hospitalized after “developing fever, chills, and severe fatigue.”

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Dr. Fauci Recovering At Home After West Nile Virus Hospitalization

Dr. Anthony Fauci recovering from West Nile virus; virus transmitted by mosquitoes, leading to severe brain complications and fatalities.

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West Nile virus season returns − a medical epidemiologist explains how it’s transmitted and how you can avoid it

West Nile virus is the most common mosquito-borne illness in the continental U.S., with an average of 2,464 reported cases per year.

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