NJ Reminds Residents to Continue to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Illnesses - NJ.gov
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TRENTON, NJ – State officials are urging residents to continue to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito-borne illness.
To date in 2026, the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is reporting 26 cases of West Nile virus (WNV), including the State’s first confirmed death. Of these, 19 individuals have experienced neurological illness, and 69 percent of all cases have occurred in persons 60 years of age and older. Fourteen of the WNV cases became ill in the last week of August or in September, and several more cases are currently under investigation. Monmouth County has reported the highest number of cases (6), followed by Mercer (4) and Camden (3) counties.
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