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West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 3 Minnesota counties - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile virus. Health officials report some of the highest virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota for July. Residents are advised to take extra precautions and avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk.
What changed
West Nile virus has been detected in three Twin Cities metro counties.
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West Nile virus detected in three Minnesota counties
confidence 100%Mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties tested positive for West Nile virus. Health officials report some of the highest virus activities ever recorded in Minnesota for July. Residents are advised to take extra precautions and avoid outdoor activities at dawn and dusk.
What's confirmed:
- West Nile virus was detected in mosquitoes in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Dakota counties.
- Minnesota has recorded one of the highest levels of West Nile virus activity ever for the month of July.
- Culex tarsalis mosquitoes, primarily responsible for human transmission, are present in some of the highest numbers ever recorded for July.
Still unconfirmed:
- West Nile Virus was detected in Davidson County for the first time in 2026.