Healthscore 309·4 metrosupdated 3h ago

First Positive West Nile Virus Detection in Metro Atlanta for 2026

Health officials in Fulton County have reported the first positive samples of West Nile virus found in a mosquito trap near Grant Park. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves from potential mosquito bites.

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