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Mississippi Reports First West Nile Death of 2025

8/9/2025

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Mississippi mourns its first West Nile virus death of 2025, a tragic loss from Washington County. With 10 reported cases this year, health officials are sounding the alarm, urging residents to stay indoors during peak mosquito hours, apply DEET repellents, and eliminate standing water to protect themselves from this dangerous virus.

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Mississippi mourns its first West Nile virus death of 2025, a tragic loss from Washington County. With 10 reported cases this year, health officials are sounding the alarm, urging residents to stay indoors during peak mosquito hours, apply DEET repellents, and eliminate standing water to protect themselves from this dangerous virus.