2nd Mississippian dies from West Nile virus - MSNewsNow.com - Jackson, MS

2nd Mississippian dies from West Nile virus

Posted: Updated:
By Joe Barnes - bio | email
MADISON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

The state department of health reports another Mississippian has died from the West Nile virus, this time in Lincoln County.

That brings the total to two confirmed deaths in this state, the other was in Smith County.

The department of health now confirms 85 cases of West Nile in the state this year, the most reported by the end of July since 2002.

This is the peak season for the mosquito born-illness but it can occur anytime of year.

As the number of west Nile cases continue to grow, cities are stepping up efforts to get rid of mosquitoes.

Madison County has five reported cases of West Nile. Hinds and Rankin cases are in the double digits.

The city of Madison sends two spray trucks out four to five times a week.

"The whole city, we normally cover in three days, but due to the fact that we had some West Nile cases, we're having to hit some extra spots," says public works employee Wesley Gannon.

Madison has started a public education campaign on West Nile.

You can go to the city's website  http://www.madisonthecity.com/ for more information.

The Mississippi State Department of Health is also partnering with other cities to provide similar information, which can be found here http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,93.html

Copyright 2012 WLBT. All rights reserved.

 

  • Most Popular StoriesMost Read

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:55:17 GMT
    The votes are in, and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee. With 100% of precincts reporting, Lumumba claims the election
    The votes are in and preliminary results show Chokwe Lumumba has come out on top in the Democratic Party Runoff Election against Jonathan Lee.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:21:59 GMT
    James Hutto interrupted his own capital murder trial Tuesday morning, angry that judge Bill Gowan decided against the admissibility of certain evidence. "None of that matters? F***. I don't give a f***
    James Hutto, accused of capital murder in the beating death of 81-year-old Ethel Winstead Simpson of Clinton, expressed anger over certain evidence in court Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:34:41 GMT
    NOTE: Photos and videos will be added to this story later in the evening. The Walthall County Sheriffs Department along with The Humane Society of the United States are in the process of raiding a puppy
    Among the dogs, many are dead, and skeletal remains were mixed with living animals in small, dark, filthy enclosures.
    •