The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in the state on Wednesday.
The Christian County Health Department announced Tuesday that it had identified a second mosquito sample positive for West Nile Virus.
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.
Christian County had their first West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample of the 2026 season Wednesday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning Illinoisans that warmer weather means increased potential for exposure to illnesses carried by animal or pest bites.
VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) — Three mosquito batches tested positive for West Nile Virus in Vermilion County.
MOULTRIE COUNTY, (WAND)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) detected that bird specimen submitted from Moultrie County tested pos…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - Illinois health officials have confirmed the first human West Nile virus case in the state for 2021.
ILLINOIS (WAND) – The first case of the West Nile virus in Illinois this year is now confirmed.
ILLINOIS (WAND) – Mosquito season is approaching, and health leaders have tips for preventing bites and potentially an illness.