Atlanta Health Officials Warn of West Nile Virus After Mosquito Traps Test Positive in City

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Two mosquito traps in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting public health officials to issue warnings as late summer approaches. Although Georgia typically sees few cases of the virus each year, there was a significant spike in infections in 2024, with 53 reported cases compared to 19 in 2023. Dr. Brandon Leftwich from the Fulton County Board of Public Health emphasized the potential health risks posed by infected mosquitoes and urged the community to take precautions against bites and breeding areas.