Michigan reports 6 West Nile virus cases, 1 death — What to know

West Nile virus has been confirmed in six Michigan residents so far in 2025, and one person has died, according to health officials.

The six human cases have been reported in Emmet, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland and Sanilac counties, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) weekly update posted on Aug. 22.

The Kent County resident who contracted the mosquito-borne virus died, according to an Aug. 21 announcement from the county’s health department…

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