🚨🇺🇸 FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN MARYLAND THIS YEAR CONFIRMED An adult from the Baltimore area tested positive for West Nile virus, marking Maryland's first confirmed human case this year. The Maryland Department of Health reported that the patient has since recovered. West Nile virus is typically transmitted through mosquitoes that feed on infected birds, though rare cases of transmission occur via organ donation or blood transfusion. While most people show no symptoms, those with underlying health conditions can experience serious illness. Marylanders are urged to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Source: CBS News