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Hays County confirms first human West Nile case of 2026
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· August 13, 2026
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Key points The Hays County Health Department received notification of this case, marking the initial instance of the virus affecting a person in the county this year. Health officials in Hays County have announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus for 2026.
Health officials in Hays County have announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus for 2026. The Hays County Health Department received notification of this case, marking the initial instance of the virus affecting a person in the county this year.
Further information about the case is available from the Hays County Health Department. Details regarding the case have been confirmed by health officials, who are the source of this information.
For more specific details about the West Nile virus case in Hays County, readers can refer to the original announcement from the health department.
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Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Austin (KEYE) - Local News ·
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