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Christian County Health Department reports second West Nile-positive sample

Christian County Health Department reports second West Nile-positive sample

  • Updated Aug 4, 2026
Christian County Health Department reports second West Nile-positive sample
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Christian County Health Department reports second West Nile-positive sample

  • WAND Digital Team
  • Updated Aug 4, 2026

The Christian County Health Department announced Tuesday that it had identified a second mosquito sample positive for West Nile Virus. 

Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season
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Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

  • Caryn Eisert
  • Updated Jul 22, 2026

As mosquito season reaches its peak in central Illinois, the Christian County Health Department is ramping up its surveillance efforts, testing mosquitoes each week for West Nile virus to help identify potential risks before people become sick.

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Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

  • Updated Jul 22, 2026

As mosquito season reaches its peak in central Illinois, the Christian County Health Department is ramping up its surveillance efforts, testin…

Rainfall means more mosquitoes on the way
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Rainfall means more mosquitoes on the way

  • Ben Machi
  • Updated Sep 10, 2024

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Farmers and those hoping for a cool down may be glad to see the rain, but heavy rainfall also means a resurgence of mos…

Macon Co. tire drive held to reduce mosquito breeding grounds this summer
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Macon Co. tire drive held to reduce mosquito breeding grounds this summer

  • Updated Jun 20, 2024

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — The Macon County Health Department teamed up with the Macon Mosquito Abatement District to host a tire drive this morning.

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First 2020 Illinois mosquitoes with West Nile virus found

  • Updated May 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - State health leaders have confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for the West Nile virus in 2020. 

Mosquitoes coming alive over the summer
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Mosquitoes coming alive over the summer

  • Updated Jun 18, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Macon Mosquito Abatement District has found over 30 different mosquito species in the state of Illinois.

Buffalo gnats bring threat of bites in spring
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Buffalo gnats bring threat of bites in spring

  • Updated Jun 4, 2019

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Wet conditions in May are the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes and gnats.

Second West Nile death reported in Illinois
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Second West Nile death reported in Illinois

  • Updated May 24, 2024

ILLINOIS (WAND) – A second person has died from the West Nile virus in Illinois this year. 

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