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West Nile Cases, Deaths Keep Breaking Records In Maricopa County
In 2021 there have been 1,300 cases and 90 deaths from West Nile virus in the county, blowing away the previous records.

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In 2021 there have been 1,300 cases and 90 deaths from West Nile virus in the county, blowing away the previous records.

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