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Dallas County confirms first West Nile death of 2026

Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the season's first West Nile virus death on Oct. 7, a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions, as the county has recorded 192 positive mosquito traps and six human cases.

Close-up of a Culex mosquito beside a colorized micrograph of West Nile virus particles.

Dallas County confirms first West Nile death of 2026

Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the season's first West Nile virus death on Oct. 7, a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions, as the county has recorded 192 positive mosquito traps and six human cases.

Dallas County confirms first West Nile death of 2026

Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the season's first West Nile virus death on Oct. 7, a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions, as the county has recorded 192 positive mosquito traps and six human cases.

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Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

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Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

News Producer

Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

Cameron Joyce

Cameron Joyce

News Producer

Cameron is a Rhode Island native and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in News Media in 2026. He previously worked as a beat writer for Alabama volleyball and baseball for "The Crimson White" and a pro sports writer for Ball Exclusives.

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