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Two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV)
· June 30, 2026
· 2 min read
<p>There are two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area — one positive case in Harris County and one in Montgomery County.</p><p>Earlier this month, Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency due to an unusually high mosquito population. Last week, the county ...
Key takeaway Officials say positive mosquitoes in Fort Bend County have increased from 14 to 32, including one mosquito pool in Sugar Land.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? <p>There are two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area — one positive case in Harris County and one in Montgomery County.</p><p>Earlier this month, Fort Bend County declared a local public health emergency due to an unusually high mosquito population. Last week, the county ...
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