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Texas’ first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026 is in Harris County
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· May 20, 2026
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Key points The Texas Department of State Health Services has tracked West Nile virus cases in the state over the past five years. A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Harris County, marking the first reported instance in Texas for 2026.
A case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Harris County, marking the first reported instance in Texas for 2026. This development may be of concern to local residents in Bellaire .
The Texas Department of State Health Services has tracked West Nile virus cases in the state over the past five years. According to their data, there have been nearly a thousand reported cases, with a significant number of fatalities.
For more information on West Nile virus cases and trends in Texas, readers can consult the Texas Department of State Health Services or Houston Public Media for further details and updates.
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Category: Local Published: May 20, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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