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New Jersey Reports First West Nile Virus Cases in 2025
8/30/2025
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- New Jersey confirmed its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025, involving a child and an adult.
- Both patients are recovering at home following hospitalization.
- Four suspected cases are under investigation, with one asymptomatic blood donor testing positive.
- High virus levels in local mosquitoes have led health officials to recommend preventive measures.
- Pennsylvania and New York are also reporting increased West Nile virus activity.
