Georgia resident dies from West Nile Virus, health officials say

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.

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