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The sample was taken on June 13. So far, there are no cases in humans. While this is early to detect West Nile virus, experts cautioned that this does not necessarily foretell a bad mosquito season.

That is significant in part because the fruit bats, including in the area’s caves, are known to be a natural reservoir for infectious diseases, including the deadly Marburg virus.

Saginaw and Bay City News West Nile virus detected in Bay County mosquito for first time in 2025 Updated: Jun. 13, 2025, 5:14 p.m. | Published: Jun. 13, 2025, 5:03 p.m.