west nile virus

The case was reported by the Kent County Health Department following the detection of the virus in local mosquito populations.

Health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus as cases rise in the state.

This serious disease is continuing to pose a threat to the state of Michigan. Find out the latest updates.

The West Nile Virus is the #1 cause of mosquito-borne disease in the states and it is the peak season in Michigan.

A month after it was first detected in West Michigan, a recent round of testing by Kalamazoo County officials confirms mosquitoes are carrying West Nile Virus.

If April showers bring May flowers, what do June showers bring? Lots of mosquitoes!

Grab the bug spray! Mosquitoes recently collected in three Michigan counties have tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus.

Last week, Michigan health officials confirmed eight cases of West Nile virus so far this year, including one in Kent County. Wood TV 8 reports that an 80-year-old man in Kent County passed away over the weekend from complications from the virus...

One person even died.

It's only mid-May and West Nile virus has already been confirmed in Michigan. A release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources states that the virus has been confirmed in three bird across the state. A turkey in Barry County and two crows - one in Kalamazoo County and one in Saginaw County, were found to have the virus...

On Friday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state’s first human case of West Nile virus for 2016.

Michigan's first cases of avian flu and West Nile virus were confirmed in early June. Chronic wasting disease was discovered in free-ranging deer in Michigan at the end of May. The Michigan DNR and others are working to stop the spread of all three.