West Nile Virus

Kent County officials confirmed Michigan’s first human death from West Nile Virus in 2025. Most people infected show no symptoms, but the virus can be deadly in rare cases.

State officials are now warning residents to take caution outdoors as a deadly disease spread through bug bites has been confirmed in Michigan.

More rain this week equals more bugs this weekend. Puddles of water are breeding grounds for more mosquitoes. It only takes a few days for the mosquito eggs to hatch and they'll be on the hunt looking for an easy meal. I was surprised to learn that after hatching their lifespan is only up to seven days...

It’s the earliest detection of West Nile virus in Michigan in years. It was first detected in Saginaw County back in June and just recently in Oakland County.