West Nile and Jamestown Canyon Viruses in Nebraska | Omaha News

West Nile and Jamestown Canyon viruses are buzzing back in Nebraska—Douglas County confirms its first human West Nile case this summer, while mosquito samples also turned up Jamestown Canyon, the same virus detected in Lincoln-Lancaster last month. Both can cause fever, headache, and fatigue—with rare but serious brain complications. Last year, 26 Jamestown Canyon cases nationwide led to 17 hospitalizations; Nebraska saw 51 West Nile cases with 21 hospitalized. No cures or vaccines exist, so protect yourself: use EPA-approved bug spray, wear long sleeves, avoid tall grass and dusk/dawn hours, and eliminate standing water around your home. Stay smart this summer. 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/e75a1b3125e00460