Big spike in West Nile cases concerns Oklahoma officials

Over the past few weeks, Oklahoma has seen 31 cases of the mosquito-borne illness, more cases than if you added up all reported West Nile disease reports from 2008 to 2011.

 
BY JACLYN COSGROVE | Modified: August 10, 2012 at 11:52 pm | Published: August 11, 2012   

Many Oklahomans will remember in 2007 when the state saw 107 cases of West Nile virus and eight associated deaths.

Over the past few weeks, the state has seen 31 cases of the mosquito-borne illness, more cases than if you added up all reported West Nile disease reports from 2008 to 2011.

photo - Bob Matthews is comforted by his wife, B.J., on Friday as he continues to recover from the effects of West Nile virus. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman
Bob Matthews is comforted by his wife, B.J., on Friday as he continues to recover from the effects of West Nile virus. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

Multimedia

“We are concerned that we are currently outpacing 2007,” said Kristy Bradley, state epidemiologist at the state Health Department. “So if we match the frequency of the number of cases by...
View full article on Oklahoman.com

How do I get Full Access?






New Rule in VIRGINIA:
(APR 2013): If You Pay For Car Insurance You Must Read This Immediately
www.ConsumerFinanceDaily.com
Mortgage Rates Hit 2.50%
If you owe under $729k you may qualify for 2.90% APR Govt Refi Plans.
www.SeeRefinanceRates.com

News Photo Galleriesview all