Maryland reports 1st human case of West Nile virus this year - WTOP
Valerie Bonk | vbonk@wtop.com The Maryland Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus for the state this year, weeks after the mosquito-borne disease was traced to Anne Arundel County. Related stories CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start Why a company is releasing 600,000 Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in the DC region It’s mosquito season and Capitol Hill residents are biting back Health officials confirmed the disease in a resident in the Capital Region of Maryland, urging Marylanders to take preventive steps to reduce their risk of getting the virus.