EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso has confirmed two more cases of severe West Nile Virus cases in El Paso, bringing the total up to 4.
The latest cases involve a woman in her 70s and a man in his 70s, both of whom have underlying medical conditions.
“West Nile virus continues to pose a serious health risk, particularly for older adults and individuals with underlying medical conditions,” said City-County Health Authority Dr. Hector Ocaranza. “While most people infected with the virus never develop symptoms, severe cases can result in life-threatening neurological complications. We encourage everyone to take simple precautions to reduce mosquito bites and eliminate standing water around their homes.”…