 hotter temps coming in. We do have the first confirmed case of West Nile virus of the season in North Dakota. State Health Department says a resident in Morton County contracted the illness and was hospitalized. You're urged to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites, such as using repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active. Most people who contract West Nile don't experience any symptoms. However, for some people, the illness can be very serious and even fatal.