KENT COUNTY, Mich. — West Michigan’s first confirmed case of West Nile Virus in a human resulted in that person’s death, said health officials. The Kent County resident contracted the mosquito-borne disease and later died from it, according to the Kent County Health Department. It is the first West Nile Virus-related death in Kent County in 2025. Mosquitoes carrying West …
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State: Lancaster County residents may have been exposed to measles LancasterOnline Out-of-state person with measles visited these central Pennsylvania places ABC27 Person infected with measles may have spread disease during visit to York & Adams counties York Daily Record Pa. Health Department issues alert to public about possible measles exposure PennLive.com PA tracking measles spread after possible exposure events in Gettysburg, Hanover, and elsewhere Tri-State …
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Department of Health issues mosquito-borne illness advisory in Duval County firstcoastnews.com Duval health department issues warning after chickens test positive for West Nile virus News4JAX Alachua County health leaders issue warning after several chickens test positive for West Nile virus WCJB Department of Health in Alachua County issues mosquito-borne illness advisory Mainstreet Daily News Gainesville Mosquito-borne illness advisory issued in Duval County after West …
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Salt Lake County health officials detected a rare virus within the county mosquitos for the first time. The St. Louis encephalitis virus (SLEV) has symptoms and transmits similarly to West Nile virus, according to the Salt Lake County Health Department officials, but is less common in the United States. Fortunately, very few people who have …
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Many in New York City’s hip-hop and nightlife communities are mourning the death of social media influencer Ariela Mejia-Polanco. The 33-year-old was shot dead Sunday morning while driving alone in her car on the Cross County Parkway in Mount Vernon. Inwood lounge displays memorial for victim Mejia-Polanco worked as a hostess at the Opus Lounge in Inwood. She was also …
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SALT LAKE CITY — The St. Louis encephalitis virus — which is similar to West Nile virus — has been detected in Utah’s mosquitoes, the Salt Lake County Health Department announced on Wednesday. A statement from the health department says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed this year is the first time the virus has been detected …
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Westchester County Police confirmed Monday afternoon that the body of the woman found Sunday morning on the Cross County Parkway was 33-year-old Ariela Mejia-Polanco, known on social media as Ariela La Langosta. On Monday, family, friends, and social media followers gathered outside of Opus Lounge in Inwood, where friends say she worked. “It’s very unfortunate because she did everything for …
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MORRIS COUNTY (WABC) — New Jersey health officials are investigating a case of malaria in Morris County with no international travel. The New Jersey Department of Health is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate potential sources of infection. Officials say it is possible the resident was infected with malaria in New Jersey. If …
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The Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was hospitalized following the shooting in Tremonton has been identified by officials. Deputy Mike Allred was one of three officers who immediately responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a home near 700 North and 200 East in Tremonton. He and his service dog, Azula, were both injured and hospitalized in …
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HelloFresh agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit brought by Santa Clara County. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, alleged the meal-kit company had misled customers and made it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. As part of the settlement, which was approved last week, HelloFresh will pay $6.38 million in civil …
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