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Former Guthrie Mayor Is Oklahomas 10th West Nile Virus Fatality Of 2012

The former mayor of Guthrie is Oklahoma's latest West Nile virus fatality. More>>

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More West Nile Virus Cases Reported In Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Department of Health says 154 Oklahomans have contracted West Nile virus so far this year. Nine state residents have died. More>>

Muskogee Man Is Oklahoma's 9th West Nile Fatality Of 2012

A 78-year-old Muskogee man, who had previously beaten cancer, died Monday from West Nile virus.
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Number Of West Nile Virus Cases In Oklahoma Climbs To 144

Our rain in some places overnight has created more breeding grounds for mosquitos, which could mean West Nile season could linger a little longer. More>>

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McAlester West Nile Victim Warns Of Severity Of Virus
McAlester West Nile Victim Warns Of Severity Of Virus
A McAlester man with Oklahoma's first confirmed case of West Nile Virus was left unable to walk or see. Now, he says he wants people to be aware and protect themselves.More >>
A McAlester man with Oklahoma's first confirmed case of West Nile Virus was left unable to walk or see. Now, he says he wants people to be aware and protect themselves.More >>
Tulsa Health Department Concerned West Nile Cases Could Rise After Rain
Tulsa Health Department Concerned West Nile Cases Could Rise After Rain
While the number of mosquitoes that have tested positive for the virus have declined, the health department said Thursday's rain is reason to be concerned.More >>
While the number of mosquitoes that have tested positive for the virus have declined, the health department said Thursday's rain is reason to be concerned.More >>
A Look At The West Nile Virus In 2012
A Look At The West Nile Virus In 2012
Federal health officials say 2012 could be a record year for West Nile virus outbreaks.More >>
Take Precautions, Don't Worry About West Nile, Medical Expert Says
Take Precautions, Don't Worry About West Nile, Medical Expert Says
Despite the health department's alarming announcement this week, experts say the average person shouldn't walk around worrying about West Nile.More >>
Despite the health department's alarming announcement this week, experts say the average person shouldn't walk around worrying about West Nile.More >>
City, County Leaders Workout West Nile Plan
City, County Leaders Workout West Nile Plan
Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County leaders are comparing notes, working together and ironing out plans for the best way to move forward as more and more cases of West Nile hit the metro.More >>
Oklahoma City and Oklahoma County leaders are comparing notes, working together and ironing out plans for the best way to move forward as more and more cases of West Nile hit the metro.More >>
Another Death Linked To West Nile Virus in Oklahoma
Another Death Linked To West Nile Virus in Oklahoma
West Nile Virus has now claimed the lives of three people in the state; two of the confirmed deaths in Oklahoma County and one in Seminole County.More >>
West Nile Virus has now claimed the lives of three people in the state; two of the confirmed deaths in Oklahoma County and one in Seminole County.More >>
West Nile Virus Kills 3 Oklahomans, Governor Urges People To Take Precautions
West Nile Virus Kills 3 Oklahomans, Governor Urges People To Take Precautions
The number of people who've died in Oklahoma after being infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) has increased to three.More >>
The number of people who've died in Oklahoma after being infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) has increased to three.More >>
North Texas cities to start West Nile spraying Thursday
North Texas cities to start West Nile spraying Thursday
Authorities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area will begin aerial spraying of insecticides as early as Thursday night to combat the nation's worst outbreak of West Nile virus this year.More >>
Authorities in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area will begin aerial spraying of insecticides as early as Thursday night to combat the nation's worst outbreak of West Nile virus this year.More >>
State Health Department: West Nile Virus Kills 3 In Oklahoma
State Health Department: West Nile Virus Kills 3 In Oklahoma
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports one person died in Seminole County and two people died in Oklahoma County. Another 38 people have been hospitalized with the disease.More >>
The Oklahoma State Department of Health reports one person died in Seminole County and two people died in Oklahoma County. Another 38 people have been hospitalized with the disease.More >>
Oklahoma On Pace For Worst West Nile Virus Cases In State History
Oklahoma On Pace For Worst West Nile Virus Cases In State History
Two people have died this year from West Nile in Oklahoma, including an elderly Oklahoma County man. But the elderly aren't the only ones who should be concerned.More >>
Two people have died this year from West Nile in Oklahoma, including an elderly Oklahoma County man. But the elderly aren't the only ones who should be concerned.More >>
West Nile Virus Kills One In Oklahoma County
West Nile Virus Kills One In Oklahoma County
The Oklahoma Department of Health warned people take precautions to avoid mosquito bites after an Oklahoma County woman died from West Nile Virus.More >>
The Oklahoma Department of Health warned people take precautions to avoid mosquito bites after an Oklahoma County woman died from West Nile Virus.More >>
West Nile Virus Kills One In Oklahoma County; Health Warning Issued
West Nile Virus Kills One In Oklahoma County; Health Warning Issued
One death and 24 new cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Oklahoma over the last week.More >>
One death and 24 new cases of West Nile Virus have been confirmed in Oklahoma over the last week.More >>
Tulsa Man One Of Nine In County To Contract West Nile
Tulsa Man One Of Nine In County To Contract West Nile
The number of cases this year alone is more than the last four years combined. Out of the 31 cases in Oklahoma, from 10 different counties, our area has had the most.More >>
The number of cases this year alone is more than the last four years combined. Out of the 31 cases in Oklahoma, from 10 different counties, our area has had the most.More >>
West Nile virus on the rise in U.S.
West Nile virus on the rise in U.S.
With 241 cases of West Nile virus and four related deaths reported so far this year, the United States is experiencing the biggest spike in the mosquito-borne illness since 2004, health officials report.More >>
With 241 cases of West Nile virus and four related deaths reported so far this year, the United States is experiencing the biggest spike in the mosquito-borne illness since 2004, health officials report.More >>

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