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Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus in Emmet County

Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus in Emmet CountyResidents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquitoesHealth Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is reporting a confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Emmet County. WNV is the most common mosquito-spread disease in the continental U.S. It is passed from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. Most people infected with WNV do not experience any symptoms. About 1 in 5 infected people may develop symptoms such as fever, headache