West Nile virus

Heads up, New Jersey. This mosquito-transmitted disease is back earlier than ever in our state this year with the first 2 confirmed cases.

At least one person has died from West Nile infection in New Jersey as peak transmission season arrives.

Three men — two in their 50s, one in his 80s, were all hospitalized after testing positive for the illness, health officials confirm.

This week, 2 mosquitoes in Bucks County tested positive for West Nile virus.