West Nile Virus

Heads up, New Jersey. This mosquito-transmitted disease is back earlier than ever in our state this year with the first 2 confirmed cases.

At least one person has died from West Nile infection in New Jersey as peak transmission season arrives.

Three men — two in their 50s, one in his 80s, were all hospitalized after testing positive for the illness, health officials confirm.

Residents can resume putting up bird feeders as bird deaths from a mysterious illness are now on the decline, says a state wildlife vet.

In a typical year, NJ sees 8 human infections. In 2021, we're already at 14, with additional cases under investigation.

West Nile virus was found in a section of Monmouth County on Wednesday prompting causing officials to schedule a mosquito spray on Thursday.

September is peak season for West Nile Virus in New Jersey and the State Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves against infected mosquitoes.

The first West Nile virus infected mosquito of 2020 for New Jersey has been found.

After the earliest confirmed human case ever at the beginning of July, state officials are monitoring mosquito activity very closely.

Eight samples across five counties have tested positive for the virus, though no human cases have been reported this year.