The Brief
- Eight human cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Georgia, state health officials report.
- One person has died, with mosquito traps testing positive in Fulton, DeKalb and Chatham counties.
- Residents are urged to drain standing water and apply EPA-registered insect repellents through October.
ATLANTA – Eight human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Georgia, with one death reported so far, and health officials warn the number will grow.
What we know:
Georgia health officials have confirmed eight human cases of West Nile virus across the state, including one death, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. …