West Nile Virus Case in New Mexico

First Case Confirmed for 2024

August 6th, 2024 - Union County, NM

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus (WNV) infection in the state for 2024. The infected individual resides in Union County. This is the first confirmed human case of WNV in New Mexico this year and signals the beginning of the state's WNV season.