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West Nile virus deaths up 35% in the U.S.
Deaths linked to the West Nile virus jumped 35 percent in the United States over the past week, amid one of the worst US outbreaks of the mosquito-borne disease, according to officials. As of Tuesday, a total of 118 fatalities have been blamed on West Nile virus infections since the…
West Nile virus claims first victim in Maryland
WASHINGTON — The West Nile virus, responsible for more than 60 deaths in the United States so far this year, has now claimed its first victim in the eastern state of Maryland, state health officials said Thursday. “We reported 13 cases of West Nile virus that occurred since the 1st…
West Nile cases spike 40 percent in one week in rapidly escalating outbreak
In just one week, the number of West Nile virus cases in the U.S. has increased by 40 percent with more deaths and infections on the way. According to the Associated Press, 1,590 cases of West Nile have been reported to the CDC this year, with 66 deaths. Two weeks…
Manhattan to be sprayed with pesticides to fight West Nile virus
One of New York’s most expensive neighborhoods will be sprayed this week with pesticide to combat the West Nile virus, officials said Tuesday. The city regularly sprays against the mosquito-borne disease, which has seen a surge in outbreaks in the United States this year. Friday’s spraying is notable because it…
Record spike as West Nile cases climb to 43 deaths
The United States is experiencing the worst outbreak of West Nile virus since the mosquito-borne disease was first detected in 1999, health officials said Wednesday. At least 41 people have died so far this summer and health officials have identified a total of 1,118 cases across the country. The entire year of 2011…
Dallas launches chemical warfare on mosquitoes amid historic West Nile outbreak
Amid one of the worst outbreaks of West Nile virus ever seen in the U.S., officials in the Dallas area of north Texas have declared war, launching all-out chemical warfare on mosquitoes. Airplanes took off from Executive Airport on Thursday night, flying at about 300 feet and covering numerous communities…
Dallas mayor declares West Nile emergency
Dallas, Texas Mayor Mike Rawlings (D) has declared a state of emergency in that city over the spread of West Nile virus, which has killed 10 people in the Dallas area and infected more than 100 others, leading to more than 65 hospitalizations. According to the Dallas Morning News, Rawlings…
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