CDC Warns of Early West Nile Virus Surge, Urges Mosquito Bite Prevention
The CDC reports a significant increase in West Nile virus cases, with 48 confirmed cases as of June 30, marking the worst start to the season in over 20 years. Health officials are urging the public to take preventive measures as the virus spreads across 23 states.
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CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
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CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
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- T2KTLA 5 (CW Los Angeles)
- T2WGN News
- T2Daily Press
- T2The Virginian-Pilot
- T2Capital Gazette
- T2Baltimore Sun
- T3Daily Local News (Chester County)
- T3Delaware County Daily Times
- T3Main Line Times
- T2Sun Sentinel (South Florida)
- T2LA Daily News
- T2Long Beach Press-Telegram
- T2Pasadena Star-News
- T2Orange County Register
- T2San Bernardino Sun
- T2Lowell Sun
- T2Boston Herald
- T2Local 24 / CW30 (WATN/WLMT)
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