Bismarck, N.D. (Sept. 10, 2026) North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the state’s first West Nile virus-related death in 2026. The individual was over 60 years old and resided in southwest North Dakota.
Most people infected with West Nile virus experience no symptoms or have only mild symptoms, such as fever and headache. In more severe cases, the virus can cause high fever, severe…