Ada —
Oklahomans should take steps to avoid mosquito bites or face an increased risk of West Nile Virus, state health officials said Tuesday.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reported one death from West Nile Virus in Oklahoma County and 24 new cases in the past week. So far this year, the state has confirmed 55 cases of West Nile Virus disease in 14 counties.
Pontotoc County did not have any cases of West Nile Virus as of Tuesday afternoon, but Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes and Garvin counties each had one confirmed case, according to the state health department. There were no cases in Murray or Coal counties.
Prevention is the key to protecting yourself against West Nile, said State Health Commissioner Dr. Terry Cline.
Read more in The Ada News. Call 580-332-4433 to subscribe today!
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Coiffed Cattle Get Their Close-up
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Fed Suggests Bond Purchases Could Slow
AP: DOJ Broke Own Rules Seizing Phone Records
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
