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Dallas County has confirmed its first West Nile Virus (WNV) death of the 2025 season.

The victim was a man in his 70s who had the severe neuroinvasive form of the disease (WNND).

Health officials urge residents to continue using repellent and draining standing water to prevent mosquito bites.

DALLAS COUNTY - Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has reported the first West Nile Virus (WNV) death in the 2025 season.

First WNV Death Confirmed

What we know:

The resident was a male in their 70s with underlying medical conditions and diagnosed with the more serious neuroinvasive form of the disease known as West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease (WNND).

DCHHS officials say additional information will not be released to protect the identity of the residents.

To date, DCHH

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