The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026.

Mosquitoes are working overtime this summer season, so bad that Fort Bend County has started spraying from above to help control the population.

A single mosquito bite two years ago changed Fernando Silva’s life forever and health officials are now warning that this summer’s record mosquito surge across southeast Texas could put thousands of others at risk.

As rain continues to move across the Houston area, health officials are warning that the wet weather is also creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual.

The Montgomery County Public Health District announced Wednesday it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in Montgomery County for 2025.

The resident was confirmed with West Nile fever on June 24.

Despite being mid-October, mosquitoes continue to plague Houston due to mild temperatures, according to entomologist Sonja Swiger.

A spokesperson says Dr. Anthony Fauci spent time in the hospital with a case of West Nile virus and is now recovering at home.

The Harris County Public Health has identified a spike in cases of West Nile virus after several people were hospitalized after being infected following Hurricane Beryl’s impact.

Positive West Nile Virus results have been found in mosquitoes tested in Baytown, the city announced Wednesday.

Recent hurricanes have led to an increase in mosquitoes, which can spread diseases like West Nile and dengue.

Just two weeks after the West Nile virus was detected in Texas for the first time this year, it has now also been found in Sugar Land, the city announced Friday.

Montgomery County reported the 1st positive West Nile virus case in a person in Texas.

Fort Bend County Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division’s Mosquito and Vector Control program confirms the first positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the county in 2024.

Harris County Public Health said people need to know the department has found evidence of disease in our community and now is the time to protect yourself.

The Montgomery County Public Health District has received confirmation of the first probable case of West Nile virus in the area for 2023.

Public health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the West Nile virus of 2023 in Dallas.

European Union officials say there is a growing risk of mosquito-borne viral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya in Europe due to climate change.

A man, in his 70s, has died from the West Nile virus in Montgomery County, according to Texas Department of State Health Services.

Texas has confirmed its first case of West Nile virus of 2022 in Dallas County, according to Dallas County Health and Human Services.

A Montgomery County man has died from the West Nile virus, making him the first reported WNV-related death in the county this year, according to the Montgomery County Public Health District.

The Texas Department of State Health Services has announced that the first case of West Nile has been reported in the state.

BRYAN, Texas – Brazos County’s health department confirmed Monday a case of West Nile and a travel-related case of Dengue fever. The county reported its first positive West Nile case in ZIP code 77803. The case of Dengue fever was found in ZIP code 77808 in a person who had traveled to Mexico. Symptoms of West Nile include headache, fever, body aches, joint pain, nausea and fatigue. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of Dengue fever include nausea, vomiting, rash, aches and pains.

THE WOODLANDS, Texas Two mosquito samples tested positive for the West Nile virus in the area of the Grogans Mill village in The Woodlands. Another round of treatment is scheduled for Monday. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activity during the scheduled treatment hours. Officials also suggest residents wear insect repellent, eliminate standing water and wear long-sleeved, loose-fitting clothing. Any Montgomery County resident who needs assistance identifying mosquito breeding sites near their home is asked to call 281-364-4203 to set up an appointment.

The first mosquito sample of the 2020 season has tested positive for West Nile virus in Montgomery County. Precinct 3 Commissioner James Noack announced on Facebook that his mosquito abatement team identified the first West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample on June 5. According to the post, the mosquito was trapped in one of the departments operational zones in the Panther Creek area in The Woodlands. The first round of treatment included spraying all streets and county right-of-ways within the affected area on June 6 and the second round of treatment is scheduled for Monday evening. Be sure to turn over or remove anything from your yard that can hold water, said Montgomery County Mosquito Abatement Director Justin Fausek.

TEXAS – The Chambers County Health Department has confirmed a patient contracted the West Nile virus, making it the first case in the county in 2018. Health officials said the patient, who lives in western Chambers County, has been released from the hospital after treatment. “We are actively monitoring the situation, and further case investigation through the Public Health Department will continue,” said Dr. Clay Brown, a local health authority for Chambers County. West Nile virus season runs from June through October, officials said. READ: What you need to know about mosquito protectionSymptoms of the virus include:Stiff neckVision problemsBody tremorsMental confusionMemory lossSeizuresThe Texas Department of State Health Services recommends practicing the "Four Ds":