The first death from WestNile virus in 2026 has been recorded, with over 9 other people still suffering from the disease ... In isolated cases, the virus ends up attacking the brain or the central nervous system, triggering meningitis or encephalitis.
New Jersey’s first WestNile virus-related death of the year has been confirmed by the state’s department of health (NJDOH) ... As West Nile virus cases continue to rise, NJDOH is encouraging residents to take actions to protect themselves.
A 13-year-old boy has been hospitalized due to a severe case of WestNileVirus, a mosquito-borne disease with no licensed vaccine to prevent the illness nor specific medication to treat it ....