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Dr. Erin Staples

Coverage of Dr. Erin Staples in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 20:29 UTCMost recent: Jul 3 · 16:19 UTC
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Centers for Disease Control and Preventionorganization3West Nile virustopic3Arizonaplace2Maricopa Countyplace2Melissa Kretschmerperson2Environmental Protection Agencyorganization1mosquito bitestopic1neuroinvasive diseasetopic1Howard Hughes Medical Instituteorganization1Robert Wood Johnson Foundationorganization1DEETtopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 3 · 16:19 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    West Nile cases surge in 2026 as CDC issues holiday advisory

    The CDC issued a July 4 holiday advisory warning of a two-decade high in West Nile virus cases, with 48 cases reported through June 2026, including 38 severe neuroinvasive cases across 23 states. The agency recommends using EPA-registered insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and avoiding outdoor activity during dusk and dawn to prevent mosquito bites.

  • HEALTHJul 1 · 20:29 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

    The CDC reports an early and severe West Nile virus season with 48 confirmed cases by June 30, 38 of which are severe, marking the worst start in over two decades. Arizona has been hardest hit, with 32 cases and four deaths, prompting officials to urge mosquito bite prevention measures like DEET use and eliminating standing water.

  • HEALTHJul 1 · 20:29 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

    The CDC warns of an early and severe West Nile virus season, with 48 confirmed cases (38 severe) reported by June 30—far exceeding the 10-year average for the period. Arizona has the most cases, including four deaths, prompting officials to urge mosquito bite prevention measures like DEET-based repellent and eliminating standing water.