West Nile Virus

Central and southern Utah are at the most risk. In other news, Utah County confirmed the state's third human case of West Nile virus this year. It's a rare, more serious version of the illness.

This week, Salt Lake City had seven times more positive samples of the virus than there would usually be. In other news, an Ogden hotel was temporarily evacuated because of a hazardous materials leak.

In other news, Carol Lynn Pearson, a prominent LDS author, died this week. And, Utah health officials confirmed this year's second human case of West Nile virus.

In other news, biologists are removing non-native fish from the High Uintas to make room for native cutthroat trout. And, a new head of the Utah Department of Natural Resources starts next month.

In other news, the Babylon Fire burned 20,000 more acres in one night. And, dozens of specialty license plates got a design upgrade.

Horses in 14 Utah counties have tested positive for West Nile Virus in horses. A state veterinarian strongly recommends vaccination.

A mosquito-borne virus is seeping its way across the state. Norah Saarman, an assistant professor at Utah State University, explains West Nile virus and how to avoid it.

The virus has been detected in Cache County mosquitoes earlier than ever before.

This warning, printed in big block letters , definitely caught my attention when I walked into the Mendon Post Office. The poster included a picture of a mosquito and a message saying "Please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones."

The Bear River Health Department has confirmed its first human West Nile Virus case in Cache County in 2024, its second in the Bear River district.