Possible malaria case under review in Morris County
If confirmed, it would be the first known case of someone contracting malaria in New Jersey in about 35 years.
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Aug 19, 2025, 11:07 AM
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11h agoA possible case of malaria is under investigation in Morris County, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Officials say the resident has not traveled, raising concern that the infection may have occurred locally.
If confirmed, it would be the first known case of someone contracting malaria in New Jersey in about 35 years.
Roughly 100 malaria cases are reported in the state each year, but they are typically tied to travel.
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