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Travis County reports first human case of West Nile Virus in 2026

Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk · As published by CBS Austin · August 20, 2026 · 1 min read

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A human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed. The case is the first reported in Travis County this year. Austin Public Health made the announcement, stating that the patient is a resident of…

A human case of West Nile Virus has been confirmed. The case is the first reported in Travis County this year. Austin Public Health made the announcement, stating that the patient is a resident of Travis County.

Further details about the case are available from the agency. The patient's condition and other information have not been released. The announcement confirms that West Nile virus is present in the area, prompting awareness of the disease.

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Category: Local · Published: August 20, 2026 · Source: CBS Austin · Reading time: 1 min

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