NJ confirms 1st human cases of this mosquito-borne virus in 2022NJ confirms 1st human cases of this mosquito-borne virus in 2022Three men — two in their 50s, one in his 80s, were all hospitalized after testing positive for the illness, health officials confirm.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Mysterious songbird deaths in New Jersey are on the declineMysterious songbird deaths in New Jersey are on the declineResidents can resume putting up bird feeders as bird deaths from a mysterious illness are now on the decline, says a state wildlife vet. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
West Nile hitting more people in NJ this year — how to protect yourselfWest Nile hitting more people in NJ this year — how to protect yourselfIn a typical year, NJ sees 8 human infections. In 2021, we're already at 14, with additional cases under investigation.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
How to stay protected as West Nile Virus season returns to NJHow to stay protected as West Nile Virus season returns to NJSeptember 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. Jen UrsilloJen Ursillo
Expert: 'Extremely unlikely' you'll get coronavirus from mosquitoExpert: 'Extremely unlikely' you'll get coronavirus from mosquitoAs spring temperatures rise and quarantined New Jerseyans hunger for long walks and fresh air, one question could be biting away at residents.Patrick LaveryPatrick Lavery
Will West Nile virus cases spike in the Garden State?Will West Nile virus cases spike in the Garden State?After the earliest confirmed human case ever at the beginning of July, state officials are monitoring mosquito activity very closely. David MatthauDavid Matthau
West Nile Virus in NJ: First case of the year confirmedWest Nile Virus in NJ: First case of the year confirmedLast year, New Jersey had 61 human cases of WNV.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
West Nile reports worse than ever in New JerseyWest Nile reports worse than ever in New JerseyDozens of New Jerseyans have been diagnosed, and two people have died from the virus.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in five NJ countiesMosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in five NJ countiesEight samples across five counties have tested positive for the virus, though no human cases have been reported this year.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
NJ’s autumn mosquitoes carry West Nile virus threatNJ’s autumn mosquitoes carry West Nile virus threatThe West Nile virus season is peaking in New Jersey.David MatthauDavid Matthau