Health & Fitness
Dallas County Reports First West Nile Virus Death This Year
The patient was 90 years old, lived in Dallas, and was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease.
August 10, 2021
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported the first West Nile virus death in Dallas County for the 2021 season on Monday, August 9.
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The patient was 90 years old, lived in Dallas and was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease.
“We are very saddened to report our first West Nile Virus death this season,” said Dr. Philip Huang, Director of DCHHS. “This again reminds us about how important it is to take every possible precaution to protect against mosquito bites. Due to hot temperatures contributing to increasing numbers of mosquitoes, the risk of disease due to West Nile Virus usually increases at this time of year and is highest throughout the summer and early fall. Please remember to implement the Four D’s.”
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