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There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stephanie Weaver , FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
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Key takeaway , giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.
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