Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm
A 90-year-old woman in Montgomery County has died from West Nile virus, marking the first fatality of the year in Texas.
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One person has died from West Nile virus in Montgomery County, Texas. The Montgomery County woman, aged 90, contracted the virus and died. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first human case of West Nile virus in the state. The City of El Paso also confirmed its first West Nile death of 2026.
The death of the Montgomery County woman is the first fatality from West Nile virus in Texas this year. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first human case of West Nile virus in the state. The City of El Paso also confirmed its first West Nile death of 2026. The Montgomery County woman's death is the first fatality from West Nile virus in Texas this year.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced the first human case of West Nile virus in the state. The City of El Paso also confirmed its first West Nile death of 2026. The Boston 25 News, FOX 26 Houston, ABC13 Houston, El Paso Times and Click2Houston have all covered the story.
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- Two more West Nile cases confirmed in El Paso involve patients in their 70s, officials say KDBC · 1d ago
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health announces first human case of West Nile virus Boston 25 News · 1d ago
- PREVIOUS REPORT: Protecting yourself against the West Nile virus? FOX 26 Houston · 1d ago
- 90-year-old woman dies after contracting West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say ABC13 Houston · 1d ago
- City of El Paso confirms first West Nile death of 2026. How to stay safe El Paso Times · 1d ago
- Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm Click2Houston · 1d ago
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How many people have died from West Nile virus in Texas this year?
One person has died from West Nile virus in Texas this year.
What is the age of the Montgomery County woman who died from West Nile virus?
The Montgomery County woman who died from West Nile virus was 90 years old.
Has the City of El Paso confirmed any West Nile deaths this year?
The City of El Paso has confirmed its first West Nile death of 2026.
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