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West Nile Virus Detected in Moses Lake Mosquitoes

Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Grant County Health District reported positive West Nile virus test results in mosquitoes collected in Moses Lake on June 30 and July 1. The district confirmed the presence of the virus in two separate testing events, with the first alert issued June 30 and the second on July 1.

Residents should take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, as West Nile virus can cause serious illness. The Health District urges using insect repellent, wearing long sleeves, and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. No human cases have been reported in Grant County as of the latest update.

The Health District will continue monitoring mosquito activity and testing throughout the summer. Additional alerts will be issued if further positive tests are confirmed.

📄 Source: Grant County Health District — https://granthealth.org/RSSFeed.aspx?ModID=1&CID=All-newsflash.xml

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Grant County Health District reported positive West Nile virus test results in mosquitoes collected in Moses Lake on June 30“Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Grant County — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:00 -0800 Source: https://www.granthealth.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=145”
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Grant County Health District reported positive West Nile virus test results in mosquitoes collected in Moses Lake on July 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The district confirmed the presence of the virus in two separate testing eventsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The first alert was issued on June 30“Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Grant County — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:47:00 -0800”
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The second alert was issued on July 1No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should take precautions to avoid mosquito bitesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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West Nile virus can cause serious illnessNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Health District urges using insect repellentNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Health District urges wearing long sleevesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Health District urges eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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No human cases have been reported in Grant County as of the latest updateNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Health District will continue monitoring mosquito activity and testing throughout the summerNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Additional alerts will be issued if further positive tests are confirmedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.