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West Nile virus detected in two Cabarrus County residents as health officials urge precautions

Both cases were identified through routine blood donor screenings as health officials urge residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.

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Chris Miller
Aug 26, 2026
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Screenshot of CHA’s Mosquito Program on its website.

Cabarrus Health Alliance is urging residents to take precautions against mosquitoes after West Nile virus was detected in two Cabarrus County residents this month.

The virus was identified through routine blood donor screenings conducted Aug. 14 and Aug. 16, according to a Wednesday news release from CHA. The agency said West Nile virus continues to be detected in the county through ongoing surveillance efforts.

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