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Illinois has reported its first death from West Nile virus in 2024, involving a resident from Lake County who succumbed to the disease earlier this month, according to the state health department. Public health officials are urging residents to take precautions following this announcement. In addition to the Illinois case, McLennan County in Texas has confirmed one case of West Nile virus, marking the first in the area since 2020. Meanwhile, Hidalgo County officials have identified three cases of the virus. Wisconsin and Illinois have reported a total of three deaths related to West Nile virus.
