A person has tested positive for West Nile virus in Allegheny County. This case becomes the first human case for Allegheny County in 2024. According to the Allegheny County Health Department, the person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and is often outdoors. This person has had a fever and weakness and has been hospitalized. Officials say no further information will be released to protect the person’s privacy. In addition to being the first case in Allegheny County for 2024, this is the first case in Pennsylvania. In 2023, only one case has been detected in Allegheny County. The CDC says that between 70 and 80 percent of people who are infected do not develop symptoms. They add that most people who do develop symptoms recover on their own. You can file a complaint about properties with standing water by clicking here.
A person has tested positive for West Nile virus in Allegheny County. This case becomes the first human case for Allegheny County in 2024.
According to the Allegheny County Health Department, the person who tested positive lives in the Baldwin Borough area and is frequently outdoors.
The person had a fever and felt weak and was hospitalized. Authorities said no further information will be released to protect the person’s privacy.
In addition to being the first case in Allegheny County for 2024, it is the first case in Pennsylvania.
In 2023, only one case was detected in Allegheny County.
According to the CDC, between 70 and 80 percent of people who are infected do not develop symptoms. Most people with symptoms recover on their own.
You can file a complaint about properties with standing water by clicking here.
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