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Phoenix-area health officials report 1st death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus of 2026

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Phoenix-area health officials report 1st death from mosquito-borne West Nile virus of 2026

Phoenix-area health officials reported the year’s first death related to the West Nile virus on Tuesday. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health described the deceased person as an older adult with underlying health conditions.

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Phoenix-area health officials reported the year’s first death related to the West Nile virus on Tuesday. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health described the deceased person as an older adult with underlying health conditions. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: KTAR Phoenix.
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