CDC: 41 West Nile-Related Deaths Last Week
The number of West Nile virus cases in the U.S. jumped dramatically in one week, increasing to 1,118, with 41 deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said today.
The report marks a substantial increase from last week's tally of 693 cases and 26 deaths.
Source: USA Today. Read full article. (link)
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