West Nile Virus

Do you feel like you're constantly swatting and smacking when you leave the house this summer trying to prevent a mosquito from settling on your skin long enough to bite you?

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.

Atlantic County saw its first report of the West Nile Virus confirmed for this year.

According to officials, Camden County has confirmed its first human case of the West Nile virus this year.

If you live or work in tow South Jersey towns, you should be aware of plans to spray for mosquitoes on Tuesday, Aug 21, for portions of Hammonton and Northfield where recent mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

A positive test for West Nile Virus was confirmed in Linwood by Atlantic County public health officials this week, the third in the county so far this summer.

Cape May County has its first confirmed case of West Nile virus. While it is the first in the county, it's just one of a growing number of cases across the state and country.