New Jersey officials are investigating a reported case of malaria in Morris County, and the possibility that the resident was infected locally.

State health and environmental officials say the resident, whose condition was not disclosed, has no history of international travel.

If confirmed, it would be the first locally acquired case of the mosquito-borne disease in the Garden State since 1991, officials said.

“While risk to the general public is low, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to prevent locally acquired malaria in New Jersey,” acting state Health Commissioner Jeff Brown said in a statement. “The most effective ways are to prevent mosquito bites in the first place and to ensure early diagnosis and treatment of malaria in returning travelers.”

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