Pennsylvania Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2019

Pennsylvanians Reminded to Take Steps to Avoid Infection

Harrisburg, PA –  September 18, 2019 –  Pennsylvania’s first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection in 2019 has been detected in a Philadelphia resident. Samples are being sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmatory testing. The Departments of Health and Environmental Protection strongly recommend that all residents minimize their exposure to mosquitoes.