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First West Nile virus mosquito pool tests positive in Travis County
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alisia Powell , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· June 30, 2026
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Key points This confirmation was made by Austin Public Health. In western Travis County, a mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first such case of the year.
In western Travis County, a mosquito pool has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking the first such case of the year. This confirmation was made by Austin Public Health.
The positive test result indicates that West Nile virus is present in the area.
For more information on this development, residents in Barton Creek can refer to the latest updates from Austin Public Health, as further details are available from the source.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
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