Orleans Parish has reported its second human case of the West Nile virus. The second human case was reported Tuesday. The first was recorded on Aug. 8. West Nile virus cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan reports a confirmed case of West Nile virus in Emmet County. Discover prevention tips to protect against mosquito-borne diseases.

Mansfield Borough has issued a public health notice after receiving word of a positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample in the area. On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Borough announced that it had been notified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health that a mosquito sample from Mansfield Borough had tested positive for