west nile virus

Bay County Mosquito Control has found the season's first evidence of West Nile virus and Jamestown Canyon virus in local mosquito samples.

Kent County officials confirmed Michigan’s first human death from West Nile Virus in 2025. Most people infected show no symptoms, but the virus can be deadly in rare cases.

Due to a recent case of West Nile Virus, a community in Genesee County is implementing steps to control the mosquito population.

State officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.

As a lot of us will spend a considerable time outdoors this Labor Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Community Health, DNR, Agricultural and Rural Development and Michigan State University want to remind people that the West Nile Virus has and continues to be a very real threat in our state.  Using some simple precautions, you can still enjoy fun times outside on the last big weekend of summe