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Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread - Fox News

Chicago's first West Nile virus death of 2026 follows the city's rainiest summer in years, as CDPH sprays insecticide across 15 community areas.

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By Fox News
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 13h ago
Deadly mosquito-borne virus claims first life in major US city as cases spread - Fox News

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A Chicago resident has died from West Nile virus, marking the citys first death linked to the mosquito-borne illness this year, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. Several other ca…Read more

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