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First West Nile virus case of 2025 detected in Durham County

First West Nile virus case of 2025 detected in Durham County
health7/30/2025

North Carolina has its first case of West Nile virus for 2025, as reported by the Department of Health and Human Services. The case involves a resident of Durham County, though details about the individual's identity have not been disclosed.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday North Carolina’s first reported case of West Nile virus in 2025. Officials said the case was found in a Durham County resident. Officials have not released the name of the... [560 chars]