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Confirmed case of West Nile Virus reported in Montgomery County
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
<p>The Montgomery County Public Health Department has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in a Montgomery County resident. </p><h2>Montgomery County resident tests positive for West Nile Virus</h2><p>According to a release, the resident, a woman in her 50s, resides in the 77355 zip code a...
Key takeaway </p><h2>Montgomery County resident tests positive for West Nile Virus</h2><p>According to a release, the resident, a woman in her 50s, resides in the 77355 zip code and was diagnosed with West Nile Virus neuroinvasive disease.
Why this matters in The Pearland
While the confirmed case of West Nile Virus is in Montgomery County, Pearland residents should also be vigilant about preventing mosquito bites. As part of the Houston area, Pearland is also susceptible to mosquito-borne illnesses, and the same mosquito season timeline applies. The fact that mosquito season lasts until the end of October means that residents should continue to take precautions for several more months. Removing standing water around homes and using insect repellents registered with the Environmental Protection Agency can help reduce the risk of West Nile Virus transmission. Pearland residents can take proactive steps to protect themselves and their communities by being mindful of mosquito breeding grounds and taking steps to eliminate them. By doing so, they can reduce the risk of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses in their own community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? <p>The Montgomery County Public Health Department has confirmed its first case of West Nile Virus in a Montgomery County resident. </p><h2>Montgomery County resident tests positive for West Nile Virus</h2><p>According to a release, the resident, a woman in her 50s, resides in the 77355 zip code a...
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