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SDSU scientists testing early warning system for West Nile

November 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

BROOKINGS When weather radar shows a funnel cloud, the tornado sirens howl and people run for cover. With outbreaks of West Nile virus, it’s not that simple. Continue Reading

SDSU scientists studying West Nile warning system

November 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

BROOKINGS (AP) A South Dakota State University professor is testing a new early warning system for the West Nile virus.
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Minnesota reports 4 more West Nile cases

October 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

Four more cases of West Nile virus have been reported in Minnesota this past week. But the rate of infection is dropping. The new illnesses mean that so far this year 65 cases and one death have been attributed to the mosquito-borne virus in Minnesota. Continue Reading

2nd person to die from West Nile from McPherson County

September 5, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) A second person from South Dakota has died from West Nile disease.
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CDC: West Nile outbreak one of largest in US

August 23, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The current West Nile outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S., with four times the usual number of cases for this time of year, federal health officials said Wednesday. Continue Reading

West Nile cases up in Minnesota after few years’ lull

August 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

The number of West Nile virus cases is rising in Minnesota after a four-year lull. The Minnesota Department of Health says 18 cases have been reported in Minnesota this year, and a number of people have been hospitalized. Continue Reading

ND cases of West Nile virus rising; 13 new cases

August 16, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

North Dakota’s Health Department is reporting a small surge in the number of reported cases of the West Nile virus. The agency says 13 new human cases of the virus have been identified since the first one of the year was reported last week. Continue Reading

West Nile virus cases spike; Local woman hospitalized

August 15, 2012 in The Daily Republic

A local woman infected with West Nile virus has been hospitalized for more than two weeks, according to a Mitchell doctor. Continue Reading

Grand Forks County horse tests positive for West Nile virus

August 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald

A horse from Grand Forks County has been positively identified as having West Nile virus, Grand Forks city officials said today. Continue Reading

SD reports first West Nile death since 2007

August 6, 2012 in The Daily Republic

PIERRE (AP) South Dakota officials say a Hughes County resident has died of West Nile virus encephalitis, the first death related to West Nile reported in the state since 2007. Continue Reading