Arizona Leads Nation in West Nile Cases | Tucson News

Arizona is now the nation’s epicenter for West Nile virus, with 76 confirmed human cases — including 5 deaths — mostly in Maricopa County, where mosquito season started shockingly early. Over 180 mosquito samples have tested positive, and new hotspots are popping up in Peoria and Glendale. With hundreds of traps deployed weekly and teams racing to treat breeding grounds after monsoon rains, officials warn this could be just the beginning — especially since last year’s outbreak peaked in September and October. Vigilance remains critical as they battle to curb the spread before it escalates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0fa536103f2ae44e