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Dallas Declares West Nile Virus Emergency

381 cases in Texas, with 16 reported deaths statewide

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 15, 2012 12:01 PM CDT

(Newser) – After suffering 10 deaths from the West Nile virus so far this year, Dallas County has declared a state of emergency, setting the stage for aerial anti-mosquito spraying. The disease is surging in the state, which has seen at least 381 cases this year, compared...   Read full story »

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