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Galveston County health officials report neuroinvasive West Nile virus case in resident
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This case is the first reported instance of West Nile virus in Galveston County this year.
Galveston County health officials have reported a case of neuroinvasive West Nile virus in a resident. The individual is currently hospitalized. According to health officials, the resident had been outside of the county during the time they were exposed to the virus.
This case is the first reported instance of West Nile virus in Galveston County this year. Further information about the case can be found through Galveston County health officials or local news sources, such as Houston Public Media.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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