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New Jersey confirms first West Nile virus death of 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (147+ words) NEW JERSEY - New Jersey’s Department of Health has confirmed the first death from West Nile virus in the state this year. West Nile is spread through mosquito bites. Health officials say the person who died lived in South Jersey and…...
New Jersey reports first West Nile virus death of 2026 as cases rise to 26
1+ week, 5+ day ago (563+ words) NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has reported its first confirmed West Nile virus death of 2026 as state health officials urge people to continue taking precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses. The New Jersey Department of Health said 26 West Nile virus cases have been…...
NJ confirms first West Nile death in state this year
1+ week, 6+ day ago (168+ words) The New Jersey Department of Health say 26 people have tested positive for West Nile virus in 2026, including the state’s first confirmed death from the virus. NJ confirms first West Nile death in state this year The New Jersey Department of…...
NJ health department recommends COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older
2+ week, 2+ day ago (315+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health is recommending that everyone 6 months and older receive a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2026-27 respiratory illness season and has issued a standing order allowing pharmacists to administer the vaccine without a prescription to anyone…...
Ground cinnamon seasoning recalled in 6 states, including New Jersey, over potential elevated lead levels
2+ week, 3+ day ago (319+ words) NEW JERSEY — Galil Importing Corp. is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning sold in New Jersey and five other states because of potentially elevated levels of lead. The Hauppauge, New York-based company said the recalled cinnamon was distributed to retail stores,…...
New Jersey highlights newborn screening program, public health laboratory work
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (530+ words) TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Health is highlighting more than 60 years of universal newborn screening in the state as it recognizes National Newborn Screening Awareness Month and Public Health Laboratory Appreciation Month in September. Newborns in New Jersey are…...
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Hunterdon County
3+ week, 1+ day ago (166+ words) BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A raccoon found in the Iron Bridge Road area of Bethlehem Township has tested positive for rabies, according to the Hunterdon County Department of Health. The wild raccoon tested positive for the virus on Tuesday, Sept....
Warren County reports high West Nile virus activity after 4 more mosquito samples test positive
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (500+ words) WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Four additional mosquito samples collected in Warren County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county’s total to 33 positive samples this year, according to the Warren County Mosquito Control Commission. The latest positive samples consisted of…...