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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Roswell
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points These parks are Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park. Health officials have found evidence of West Nile virus.
Health officials have found evidence of West Nile virus. Mosquito traps were used to detect the virus. Two parks are known to have mosquitoes that tested positive for the virus.
These parks are Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park. The detection was made by Fulton County health officials.
Further information about the detection is available from the source. Details about the affected areas and the virus are also available from the same source.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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