A second person in Denton County died this year from the West Nile Virus, officials said. Three other additional cases were reported.
County officials also reported three other cases of the virus among residents in Trophy Club, Flower Mound and the southeast area of unincorporated Denton County.The person who died lived in Sanger, and county officials said they would not be releasing any additional information about the patient for their confidentiality. TheThere have been 14 cases this year in the county, according to a news release from Denton County Public Health.
“We urge community members to continue to be proactive in reducing mosquito breeding sites and using repellents,” Rodriguez said in a written statement.Preventative measures include draining standing water in yards and neighborhoods to remove mosquito breeding sites.
Symptoms of the virus include high fever, severe headache, disorientation, or neck stiffness. Officials say anyone experiencing these symptoms should immediately contact a healthcare provider.Aria writes about breaking news. She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and Dallas College. Aria has interned at the Austin American-Statesman, the Texas Tribune and the El Paso Times.
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