Washington (dbTechno) - The West Nile virus has taken its first victim in the state of California this year. The Orange County Health Care Agency announced that a 72-year old woman has died of the West Nile virus.
The 72-year old woman is the first to die from the virus in 2008 in California.
Health authorities did not release any further information in regards to when she was infected, when she was brought to the hospital, etc.
This is the first time in a long time that a death has been linked to the West Nile virus ini this area.
This is causing authorities to step up the push against the West Nile virus.
The hope is that by stepping up efforts, they can raise awareness of the West Nile virus to stop it from spreading.
They were able to confirm that the woman died of West Nile virus following a series of tests.
The 72-year old woman is the first to die from the virus in 2008 in California.
Health authorities did not release any further information in regards to when she was infected, when she was brought to the hospital, etc.
This is the first time in a long time that a death has been linked to the West Nile virus ini this area.
This is causing authorities to step up the push against the West Nile virus.
The hope is that by stepping up efforts, they can raise awareness of the West Nile virus to stop it from spreading.
They were able to confirm that the woman died of West Nile virus following a series of tests.
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