West Nile virus blamed for two deaths in central North Carolina
Public health officials announced the deaths on Oct 13. A state health leader said transmission is elevated because warm weather has lasted well into mid-October.
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What happened
Public health officials said two residents of central North Carolina have died, and the deaths have been linked to West Nile virus. A state health leader said transmission levels are elevated, with prolonged warm weather extending well into mid-October as a possible cause.
Why it matters
Officials say transmission levels are elevated because warm weather has continued into mid-October.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 6:04 AM ET: Public health officials said two people in central North Carolina had died.
- Oct 13, 5:47 PM ET: A state health leader said transmission levels are elevated because of prolonged warm weather.
Coverage
- 2 West Nile virus deaths reported in North Carolina: Officials (ABC News)
- West Nile virus linked to 2 deaths in North Carolina; prolonged warm weather could be why, DHHS says (abc7chicago.com)
- West Nile virus linked to 2 deaths in NC; prolonged warm weather could be why, DHHS says (abc11.com)
- Two people in central NC die from West Nile Virus (WRAL)
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