West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in 4 more DeKalb County traps

Health officials have confirmed mosquitoes caught in four more traps around DeKalb County have tested positive for the West Nile virus​.

• Sep 23

West Nile virus death concerns Georgians as infected mosquitoes spread

Health officials in Georgia say one person has died from the West Nile Virus.

• Sep 17

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes trapped at Chastain Park

The city of Atlanta plans to treat Chastain Park after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus.

• Sep 10

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped at 2 Roswell parks

Treatments are underway in two Roswell parks after more mosquitoes trapped in Fulton County tested positive for West Nile virus​.

• Sep 2

Mosquitos at Fulton County parks test positive for West Nile virus

Mosquitos trapped at three Fulton County parks and one medical center have tested positive for West Nile virus.

• Aug 27

New mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County

The number of mosquito surveillance traps that have tested positive for West Nile virus is now up to eight in DeKalb County.

• Aug 24

DeKalb finds West Nile virus in five more mosquito traps. Here's where.

Five more mosquito traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county's total to seven positive traps this year, according to DeKalb Public Health.

• Aug 18

Neighbors concerned after West Nile virus found in mosquitoes

Efforts continued Wednesday from dusk to dawn to spray and treat for mosquitoes at a popular Fulton County park after health officials said trapped specimens tested positive for West Nile virus.

• Aug 12

South Fulton closes park after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile

The City of South Fulton says Old National Park will remain closed while Fulton County health officials treat the area and evaluate when it is safe to reopen.

• Aug 11

West Nile virus found in two DeKalb County mosquito traps

Mosquitoes found in two traps across DeKalb County have tested positive for the West Nile virus, and health officials want residents to stay safe.

• Jul 22

West Nile found in Grant Park as CDC warns of early mosquito season

Health officials say mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in Grant Park as the CDC reports the earliest and most active start to the virus season in more than 20 years.

• Jul 9

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes trapped in Fulton County

Mosquitoes trapped in an area of Fulton County have tested positive for West Nile virus, the county's board of health reports.

• Jul 8