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West Nile Virus Detected in Delaware | Dover News
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
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West Nile Virus has been detected early this year in a sentinel chicken in Kent County, marking the first case for 2026 — and it’s arriving sooner than usual. While no human cases have been reported yet, officials warn the threat remains until mid-October. Last year saw three human cases, one fatal. Stay protected: wear long sleeves, avoid dawn/dusk, and eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.
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