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First Human West Nile Virus Death In Cook County And Illinois For 2022
A Cook County man fell ill in early August and died later that month, the Cook County Department of Public Health said.
Lauren Traut, Patch StaffVerified
Posted Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 10:31 pm CT
COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County this year. A Cook County resident in his late 70s became ill during the first part of August and subsequently died. WNV was a contributing factor in the death. Laboratory testing at CDC has confirmed the diagnosis of WNV.
“The kids may be going back to school, but the mosquitoes are still out,” said CCDPH Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “West Nile virus is a risk until the first hard frost, so we still need to take precautions, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.”...
First Human West Nile Virus Death In Cook County And Illinois For 2022
A Cook County man fell ill in early August and died later that month, the Cook County Department of Public Health said.
Lauren Traut, Patch StaffVerified
Posted Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 10:31 pm CT
COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County this year. A Cook County resident in his late 70s became ill during the first part of August and subsequently died. WNV was a contributing factor in the death. Laboratory testing at CDC has confirmed the diagnosis of WNV.
“The kids may be going back to school, but the mosquitoes are still out,” said CCDPH Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “West Nile virus is a risk until the first hard frost, so we still need to take precautions, especially at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.”...