west nile virus

Three men — two in their 50s, one in his 80s, were all hospitalized after testing positive for the illness, health officials confirm.

Residents can resume putting up bird feeders as bird deaths from a mysterious illness are now on the decline, says a state wildlife vet.

In a typical year, NJ sees 8 human infections. In 2021, we're already at 14, with additional cases under investigation.

September is peak season for West Nile Virus in New Jersey and the State Department of Health is urging residents to protect themselves against infected mosquitoes.

As spring temperatures rise and quarantined New Jerseyans hunger for long walks and fresh air, one question could be biting away at residents.

After the earliest confirmed human case ever at the beginning of July, state officials are monitoring mosquito activity very closely.

Last year, New Jersey had 61 human cases of WNV.

Dozens of New Jerseyans have been diagnosed, and two people have died from the virus.

Eight samples across five counties have tested positive for the virus, though no human cases have been reported this year.

The West Nile virus season is peaking in New Jersey.