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West Nile Virus Detected in Macomb County Mosquitoes

7/4/2025

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Health officials in Macomb County, Michigan, have identified West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes, signaling the first case in Metro Detroit for 2025. While no human infections have been reported yet, residents are urged to protect themselves by using DEET repellent and removing standing water to combat the growing mosquito threat amid rising temperatures.

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Health officials in Macomb County, Michigan, have identified West Nile Virus in local mosquitoes, signaling the first case in Metro Detroit for 2025. While no human infections have been reported yet, residents are urged to protect themselves by using DEET repellent and removing standing water to combat the growing mosquito threat amid rising temperatures.