Two North Carolinians dead from West Nile Virus - WRAL
Two individuals in Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year, with 11 additional cases reported. Health officials are advising residents to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Why it matters
Public health warnings regarding vector-borne diseases are essential for community safety and disease prevention.
Two adults from Central North Carolina have died from the West Nile Virus this year.
The Centers for Disease Control reports 11 more cases in the state this year.
Dr Cameron Wolfe, an infectious disease expert with Duke Health, said if you get West Nile, you probably won't know it.
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