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Iowa Woman Dies of West Nile; The Virus Is Still a Threat

Iowa Woman Dies of West Nile; The Virus Is Still a Threat

West Nile virus appears to have made another victim in Iowa this time in the person of an elderly...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 15:38
Los Angeles County Reports First Death from West Nile

Los Angeles County Reports First Death from West Nile

Although the mosquito season is due to end in October, West Nile virus continues to make...
» read full story September 15th, 2008 - 14:15
West Nile Virus Still Out There

West Nile Virus Still Out There

Although September is known as the end of mosquitoes season that does not necessarily mean the...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 15:00
The West Nile Virus, Public Enemy Number 1

The West Nile Virus, Public Enemy Number 1

The risk of contacting the West Nile virus has increased this weekend due to the three-day Labor...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 23:41
Second Death Caused By West Nile Virus In California

Second Death Caused By West Nile Virus In California

A man passed away after having contracted the West Nile virus, this being the second confirmed...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 12:04
Update: Aerial Spraying To Avoid West Nile Virus Infections

Update: Aerial Spraying To Avoid West Nile Virus Infections

Due to the multiplication of mosquitoes and to noteworthy findings concerning the West Nile virus,...
» read full story August 27th, 2008 - 12:14
The West Nile Virus Travels To New Places

The West Nile Virus Travels To New Places

The State Health Department confirmed that the West Nile virus continues its spread across the...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 14:48
Update 2: The West Nile Virus Isn't Going Anywhere

Update 2: The West Nile Virus Isn't Going Anywhere

In response to the West Nile virus infections signaled across the country, the authorities decided...
» read full story August 21st, 2008 - 14:47
Update 1: The West Nile Virus Isn't Going Anywhere

Update 1: The West Nile Virus Isn't Going Anywhere

In response to the West Nile virus infections signaled across the country, the authorities decided...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 14:03
First Human Case of Infection with West Nile Virus in Illinois

First Human Case of Infection with West Nile Virus in Illinois

The most recent human case of infection with West Nile virus is a 28-year-old woman from Aurora....
» read full story August 12th, 2008 - 15:31
Weather Conditions Give The West Nile Virus A Helping Hand

Weather Conditions Give The West Nile Virus A Helping Hand

The West Nile Virus keeps expanding. The standing water left from Tropical Storm Edouard now...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 20:57
Squash That Mosquito! Its Bite Could Be Deadly

Squash That Mosquito! Its Bite Could Be Deadly

Who would have thought that such a little insect, the mosquito, could turn into the most dangerous...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 12:40
The West Nile Virus is not a Joke

The West Nile Virus is not a Joke

After years of declining infection rates the West Nile virus hit the headlines once again....
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 21:59
Stay Alert! West Nile Virus Makes Its First Victims in the US

Stay Alert! West Nile Virus Makes Its First Victims in the US

With the return of summer, the risk of getting infected with West Nile virus is higher than in any...
» read full story June 23rd, 2008 - 14:32
West Nile Virus – Facts You Should Know

West Nile Virus – Facts You Should Know

As the warm season is here, the risk for mosquito-borne diseases has increased and West Nile virus...
» read full story June 12th, 2008 - 12:09
Tips to Avoid West Nile

Tips to Avoid West Nile

As the warm season is here, the risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases has increased....
» read full story May 27th, 2008 - 14:36
Illinois Health Departments Granted Funds to Fight West Nile

Illinois Health Departments Granted Funds to Fight West Nile

Governor Rod Blagojevich revealed Sunday that the state is granting more than $2.8 million in...
» read full story May 19th, 2008 - 13:25
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1st West Nile Virus Death of 2008 in California

1st West Nile Virus Death of 2008 in California

The West Nile virus made its first human victim this year in the state of California. A 72-year-old...
» read full story August 26th, 2008 - 15:27
Calif. Officials Take Measures Against West Nile Virus

Calif. Officials Take Measures Against West Nile Virus

The number of mosquitoes which test positive at the West Nile virus check in California increases...
» read full story August 21st, 2008 - 21:53
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Elderly Woman’s Death Linked To West Nile Virus In Idaho?

Elderly Woman’s Death Linked To West Nile Virus In Idaho?

It appears that the West Nile virus may have played a part in the recent case which involved the...
» read full story October 04th, 2008 - 16:09
First Death Caused by West Nile Virus in Westchester

First Death Caused by West Nile Virus in Westchester

The Westchester County officials confirmed the first identified human case of West Nile virus...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 15:30
West Nile Virus Detected In Thurston County

West Nile Virus Detected In Thurston County

Two dead crows, one from King County and another from Thurston County, Washington, have been found...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 17:14

The End of West Nile Season Is Approaching

The West Nile situation continues to represent a threat because the weather is still warm...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 17:00
More And More West Nile Virus Victims

More And More West Nile Virus Victims

It appears that the number of West Nile Virus cases is growing more and more in the United States....
» read full story September 22nd, 2008 - 19:34
West Nile Virus Makes Year’s First Victim In Western Iowa

West Nile Virus Makes Year’s First Victim In Western Iowa

The Iowa Department of Public Health announced the death of a unidentified elderly man who died on...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 08:53

More Cases Of West Nile Virus Found

The most recent human cases of West Nile virus infection are a Grand Forks resident who was...
» read full story September 17th, 2008 - 14:15

West Nile Virus Spreads in Los Angeles County

The West Nile virus, which caused so much panic in all the tropical and temperate regions in the...
» read full story September 13th, 2008 - 14:10
The West Nile Virus Just Won’t Give Up

The West Nile Virus Just Won’t Give Up

West Nile virus cases just won’t decrease across the U.S.A. The disease spread by mosquitoes...
» read full story September 12th, 2008 - 11:01
The West Nile Virus Goes In All Directions, Not Just West

The West Nile Virus Goes In All Directions, Not Just West

Reports about people infected with the West Nile virus keep showing up all across the country,...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 17:21

Update1: The Number Of People Infected With West Nile Virus Increases

As aerial spraying for mosquitoes continues, more people are affected by the potentially deadly...
» read full story September 10th, 2008 - 16:08

West Nile Virus Continues To Be A Threat

The West Nile virus continues to be a threat as the number of mosquitoes which test positive for...
» read full story September 07th, 2008 - 14:00

West Nile Season Reaches Its High Point

A 58 year-old Atlanta man was hospitalized for about a week after experiencing West Nile virus...
» read full story September 06th, 2008 - 16:01
Update: Antioch Woman Infected With The West Nile Virus

Update: Antioch Woman Infected With The West Nile Virus

An Antioch woman, aged 56, was infected with the West Nile virus, the Contra Costa Mosquito &...
» read full story September 04th, 2008 - 12:54
Mosquitoes Threat Danvers Residents

Mosquitoes Threat Danvers Residents

According to the Department of Public Health, a great number of mosquitoes collected in Danvers at...
» read full story September 03rd, 2008 - 19:18

The Number of People Infected with West Nile Virus Increases

As the number of people who test positive for infection with West Nile virus increases, health...
» read full story August 31st, 2008 - 12:47
How To Avoid Mosquito Bites

How To Avoid Mosquito Bites

If you have in mind going to the lake or river these days, we should remind you not to forget your...
» read full story August 30th, 2008 - 13:58
West Nile Makes Its Second Victim In Orange County

West Nile Makes Its Second Victim In Orange County

The mosquito-transmitted disease claims its second victim in Orange County. A Garden Grove man...
» read full story August 29th, 2008 - 14:47
First Death from West Nile Virus in Long Island this Year

First Death from West Nile Virus in Long Island this Year

The first death caused by the West Nile virus in the state of Long Island this year occurred in...
» read full story August 28th, 2008 - 13:12
California's First West Nile Virus Victim

California's First West Nile Virus Victim

The Orange County Health Care Agency announced yesterday that a 72-year-old woman is the West Nile...
» read full story August 26th, 2008 - 10:30
Finally Out: This Is The Way DEET Works

Finally Out: This Is The Way DEET Works

For those of you who were curious as to how DEET-based insect repellants work, the results of a...
» read full story August 25th, 2008 - 16:23
First Cases of West Nile Virus Reported

First Cases of West Nile Virus Reported

The first cases of the West Nile virus have been reported this year, so people should start taking...
» read full story August 23rd, 2008 - 17:49
Good News About The West Nile Virus

Good News About The West Nile Virus

In an effort to bring people some positive news about the West Nile virus, MD Mark Loeb, of...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 15:58
Despite Encouraging Facts, West Nile Virus Threat Is Still A Concern

Despite Encouraging Facts, West Nile Virus Threat Is Still A Concern

The West Nile situation continues; some of the latest news comes from Colusa County, where property...
» read full story August 17th, 2008 - 16:26
Update: The West Nile Virus Is Still Out There

Update: The West Nile Virus Is Still Out There

New cases of people testing positive for the West Nile virus have been announced by the...
» read full story August 16th, 2008 - 16:45
Officials Say: Take West Nile Threat Seriously

Officials Say: Take West Nile Threat Seriously

While cases of West Nile detections are being reported all over the country, it appears that...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 18:25

Increased Risk of Human Infection with West Nile Virus

As the number of mosquitoes that have tested for West Nile virus grows, health officials warn...
» read full story August 14th, 2008 - 13:36
Update: West Nile Danger Is Definitely Not Over

Update: West Nile Danger Is Definitely Not Over

West Nile season is definitely not over, as reports are pouring in from all over the country....
» read full story August 07th, 2008 - 17:39
California Officials Advice People to Take the West Nile Threat Seriously

California Officials Advice People to Take the West Nile Threat Seriously

Health officials from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, gathered Tuesday...
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 14:13
West Nile Virus Hits Again!

West Nile Virus Hits Again!

West Nile virus, an infection which is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected...
» read full story August 02nd, 2008 - 13:10
The Number of West Nile Virus Cases in San Diego County Rises to Three

The Number of West Nile Virus Cases in San Diego County Rises to Three

In San Diego County, two more West Nile virus cases have been reported, the total number of...
» read full story August 01st, 2008 - 18:30
Avoid Mosquito Areas! New Human Cases of West Nile Confirmed in California

Avoid Mosquito Areas! New Human Cases of West Nile Confirmed in California

Three new human cases of people infected with West Nile virus have been confirmed in North...
» read full story August 01st, 2008 - 16:40
West Nile Season Continues. Two More Cases Found In Huntington

West Nile Season Continues. Two More Cases Found In Huntington

West Nile, the disease which affected nearly 175,000 people in the US last year, according to the...
» read full story July 31st, 2008 - 15:13
First Human Death of 2008 Raises Awareness on West Nile Dangers

First Human Death of 2008 Raises Awareness on West Nile Dangers

Just yesterday, the first death due to infection with the West Nile virus occurred in Arizona. In...
» read full story July 25th, 2008 - 22:23
First U.S. Victim This Year: Woman Died In Arizona Of West Nile Virus

First U.S. Victim This Year: Woman Died In Arizona Of West Nile Virus

The Arizona Department of Health Services reports that a woman died of the mosquito-borne illness...
» read full story July 24th, 2008 - 22:07
The Number of West Nile Virus Cases in California Goes Up to Seven

The Number of West Nile Virus Cases in California Goes Up to Seven

The West Nile virus situation seems to be getting worse, as the first case in San Diego county has...
» read full story July 23rd, 2008 - 16:02
West Nile Cases: Now Four

West Nile Cases: Now Four

The West Nile virus situation hasn’t exploded yet and everyone is hoping that things will...
» read full story July 20th, 2008 - 12:18
OC’s First Two West Nile Human Cases

OC’s First Two West Nile Human Cases

The thing everyone was afraid of, eventually happened: the blood two men in Orange County donated...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 19:40
West Nile Virus Appears in San Joaquin County

West Nile Virus Appears in San Joaquin County

A 46-year-old man from south San Joaquin County tested positive Thursday for the West Nile virus...
» read full story July 18th, 2008 - 13:51
California Heat Wave May Cause New West Nile Virus Outbreak

California Heat Wave May Cause New West Nile Virus Outbreak

The heat wave that brought California down this summer was accompanied, besides the hundreds of...
» read full story July 12th, 2008 - 14:28
West Nile Spreads Due to Flooding, Threatens 4th of July Celebrations

West Nile Spreads Due to Flooding, Threatens 4th of July Celebrations

West Nile problems are threatening the Fourth of July celebrations in many areas of the United...
» read full story July 04th, 2008 - 17:56
Horse Dies in California of West Nile Complications

Horse Dies in California of West Nile Complications

A horse died in California of West Nile virus complications. This is the first known equine victim...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 22:31
Mosquitoes Continue to Spread West Nile Virus

Mosquitoes Continue to Spread West Nile Virus

At least eight Americans have been infected with the West Nile virus, according to U.S. Geological...
» read full story June 22nd, 2008 - 22:36
West Nile Warning Stronger than Ever

West Nile Warning Stronger than Ever

Warm weather brings with it not only the joy of living but also waves of mosquitoes that could be...
» read full story June 21st, 2008 - 11:10
Foreclosures Partly Blamed for Spreading West Nile Virus

Foreclosures Partly Blamed for Spreading West Nile Virus

As we are in plain summer season, West Nile virus seems to become more dangerous. The number of...
» read full story June 06th, 2008 - 20:41
Research on New Bug Repellents Has Promising Results

Research on New Bug Repellents Has Promising Results

Following the increased risk of West Nile virus and other mosquito-borne diseases, researchers...
» read full story May 27th, 2008 - 10:33
West Nile Alert in Orange County, 13 Birds Test Positive

West Nile Alert in Orange County, 13 Birds Test Positive

West Nile virus began to become more than a problem for the U.S. states. Just days ago, Illinois...
» read full story May 21st, 2008 - 12:13
Donation-Related Problems More Frequent in Teen Blood Donors

Donation-Related Problems More Frequent in Teen Blood Donors

New research on blood donation revealed that 16- and 17-year old donors are more predisposed to...
» read full story May 21st, 2008 - 11:05
Mosquitos Are Here! Watch Out For The West Nile Virus

Mosquitos Are Here! Watch Out For The West Nile Virus

The warm season is here and health departments are issuing warnings that as mosquito populations...
» read full story May 18th, 2008 - 08:34
West Nile Virus Risk Increases As Mosquito Season Started Early

West Nile Virus Risk Increases As Mosquito Season Started Early

As the warm season sets in, the risk for the West Nile virus to manifest becomes higher as...
» read full story April 20th, 2008 - 10:04
Mississippi Confirms First West Nile Virus Case for 2008

Mississippi Confirms First West Nile Virus Case for 2008

The state Health Department confirmed Monday, in a press release, Mississippi’s first human...
» read full story April 01st, 2008 - 16:10
First Human West Nile Virus Case in Brooklyn

First Human West Nile Virus Case in Brooklyn

New York health officials reported this year’s first known human case of the West Nile virus,...
» read full story September 08th, 2007 - 18:25
Three Massachusetts Counties Deal with Virus-carrying Mosquitoes

Three Massachusetts Counties Deal with Virus-carrying Mosquitoes

Massachusetts’ Essex, Norfolk and Plymouth Counties have to deal with the new mosquitoes-brought...
» read full story August 15th, 2007 - 23:31
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