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August 16, 2012 · News

West Nile Virus Symptoms and Protection: Dallas Declares a State of Emergency

Dallas, Texas has declared a state of emergency over West Nile virus and the virus has been at a U.S. high since 2004. This is the worst outbreak in years with 10 deaths and 200 illnesses in Dallas alone. In 2012, there have been almost 700 confirmed cases of West Nile virus with 25 percent of that in Dallas county.

by Lena Vazifdar