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Poor Air Quality, West Nile Virus Alerts in Grant County

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Grant County Health District issued a public alert on July 24, 2026, for poor air quality and high temperatures. The alert advises residents to take precautions this weekend.

Two separate alerts dated July 1 and 30, 2026, confirm mosquitoes in Grant County tested positive for West Nile virus. The health district has been monitoring mosquito activity and virus testing throughout the summer.

The health district's website provides ongoing updates on air quality, heat safety, and vector-borne disease alerts. Residents are encouraged to check the district's website for the latest information.

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    Grant County Health District issued a public alert on July 24, 2026β€œPoor Air Quality and High Temperatures Continue in Grant County β€” Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:07:03 -0800 Take steps to keep yourself and others safe this weekend Source: https://www.granthealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=150”
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    The public alert was for poor air quality and high temperaturesβ€œPoor Air Quality and High Temperatures Continue in Grant County β€” Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:07:03 -0800 Take steps to keep yourself and others safe this weekend Source: https://www.granthealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=150”
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    The alert advises residents to take precautions this weekendNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Two separate alerts dated July 1 and 30, 2026, confirm mosquitoes in Grant County tested positive for West Nile virusβ€œMosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Grant County β€” Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:55:16 -0800 Source: https://www.granthealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=146 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Grant County β€” Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:00 -0800 Source: https://www.granthealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=145”
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    The health district has been monitoring mosquito activity and virus testing throughout the summerNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The health district's website provides ongoing updates on air qualityNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The health district's website provides ongoing updates on heat safetyNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The health district's website provides ongoing updates on vector-borne disease alertsNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    Residents are encouraged to check the district's website for the latest informationNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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