West Nile virus deaths are reported in DuPage County, Illinois, Dallas County, Texas, and Cobb County, Georgia

HealthOct 7 at 1:40 PM – Oct 7 at 6:38 PM5 outletsUnited States

ABC7 Los Angeles

Extreme heat accelerates mosquito breeding, prompts emergency spraying amid health concerns Oct 7 at 1:40 PM

KING 5

Dallas County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026 season Oct 7 at 6:04 PM

NBC Chicago

First West Nile virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County Oct 6 at 10:48 PM

The Dallas Morning News

Dallas County reports first West Nile Virus-related death of 2026 seen Oct 7 at 6:38 PM

WSB-TV

East Cobb family warns of West Nile virus after healthy woman dies Oct 7 at 5:02 PM