Salt Lake County officials confirmed their first case of West Nile virus in a county resident, making it the second overall in the state on Thursday.
The Salt Lake County resident, an adult, is expected to recover fully. Bear River Health Department reported the state’s first human case for 2026.
The Salt Lake County Health Department warned that because mosquitoes can travel several miles, everyone should take precautions against mosquito bites. This includes using EPA-registered mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeves and pants after dusk, draining standing water, and keeping weeds and grass cut short…