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First human case of Jamestown Canyon virus confirmed in southern Vermont
WPTZ Updated: 5:34 PM EDT Sep 9, 2025
Michael Cusanelli
Michael Cusanelli
Digital Content Manager
WATERBURY, Vt. —
Vermont health officials have confirmed that the first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus due to a mosquito bite.
Officials with the Vermont Department of Health said they confirmed that a person in Windsor County has contracted Jamestown Canyon virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms in some people.
Laboratory testing confirmed the diagnosis on Monday, Sept. 8, along with reporting from the person's health care provider. The name of the person will not be released due to patient confidentiality laws...
First human case of Jamestown Canyon virus confirmed in southern Vermont
WPTZ Updated: 5:34 PM EDT Sep 9, 2025
Michael Cusanelli
Michael Cusanelli
Digital Content Manager
WATERBURY, Vt. —
Vermont health officials have confirmed that the first human case of Jamestown Canyon virus due to a mosquito bite.
Officials with the Vermont Department of Health said they confirmed that a person in Windsor County has contracted Jamestown Canyon virus, which can cause flu-like symptoms in some people.
Laboratory testing confirmed the diagnosis on Monday, Sept. 8, along with reporting from the person's health care provider. The name of the person will not be released due to patient confidentiality laws...