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Another mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The total number of positive traps has been increasing since July 18. DeKalb Public Health officials received lab confirmation that a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus.
DeKalb Public Health officials received lab confirmation that a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile virus. This brings the total number of positive traps to eight this year. No human cases have been reported in the county so far. The positive traps were found in different areas, including one that encompasses East Atlanta and unincorporated DeKalb.
Further details about the affected areas are available. The total number of positive traps has been increasing since July 18.
More information can be found through previous coverage of the issue, which includes reports of positive traps in various area codes.
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Category: Local Published: August 24, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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