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Posted on: July 21, 2025
Maricopa County Reports its First West Nile Death of Season
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Maricopa County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus-related death of the season. The individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions.
"This tragic loss is a reminder that West Nile virus can be serious, especially for older adults and those with existing health conditions," said Dr. Nick Staab, Chief Medical Officer for MCDPH. “Monsoon season brings much-needed rain, but it also creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. That’s why it’s so important for residents to stay vigilant—use insect repellent, drain standing water, and limit outdoor time during peak mosquito activity.”
A total of 17 human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Maricopa County so far this year. In Arizona, mosquito-borne viruses are most likely to be spread from May through October during the peak of mosquito activity...
Posted on: July 21, 2025
Maricopa County Reports its First West Nile Death of Season
Culex Mosquito Biting Skin
Maricopa County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus-related death of the season. The individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions.
"This tragic loss is a reminder that West Nile virus can be serious, especially for older adults and those with existing health conditions," said Dr. Nick Staab, Chief Medical Officer for MCDPH. “Monsoon season brings much-needed rain, but it also creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes to breed. That’s why it’s so important for residents to stay vigilant—use insect repellent, drain standing water, and limit outdoor time during peak mosquito activity.”
A total of 17 human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Maricopa County so far this year. In Arizona, mosquito-borne viruses are most likely to be spread from May through October during the peak of mosquito activity...