A recent death in Maricopa County from the West Nile virus has prompted a message from the Pima County Health Department. The virus, spread by infected

The person who died was identified as an older adult with underlying health conditions. So far this year, 17 human cases of West Nile have been confirmed in the county.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health said on Monday that an older adult died due to West Nile virus. It was the first such death in 2025.