West Nile Death

The state Health Department reports a third person has died from West Nile Virus in North Dakota....  More »

The state Health Department reports a third person has died from West Nile Virus in North Dakota. The person's name has not been released, but health officials says it was a man older than 60 with underlying medical conditions. He was from southwestern North Dakota. State health officer Dr. Terry Dwelle, says it's another reminder to continue wearing mosquito repellent and protective clothing when you're outdoors. The Health Department says North Dakota had 339 human cases of West Nile as of October second, and three deaths. Last year at this time, the department reported 133 cases and one death.  « Less