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Mosquitoes in Three Las Vegas ZIP Codes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

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Source: Las Vegas Sun
Mosquitoes in Three Las Vegas ZIP Codes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
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Clark County’s health district detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes in three Las Vegas ZIP codes (89121, 89169, 89139) during routine surveillance, with more trapping planned as rainfall increases standing-water risk; this follows the county’s first human West Nile case of 2026, and residents are urged to use repellent, eliminate standing water, wear protective clothing, and report mosquito activity.

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