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West Nile Virus Claims Life; Experts Warn of Threat

10/8/2025

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DCHHS reports West Nile virus death of 2025: a man in his 70s with underlying conditions and West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease.
Dr. Philip Huang, DCHHS director, expressed sadness and cautioned mosquitoes remain a threat.
As of this season, 245 traps and eight human WNV cases have been identified; follow the four Ds: DEET, dress, drain standing water, dusk to dawn.

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DCHHS reports West Nile virus death of 2025: a man in his 70s with underlying conditions and West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease.
Dr. Philip Huang, DCHHS director, expressed sadness and cautioned mosquitoes remain a threat.
As of this season, 245 traps and eight human WNV cases have been identified; follow the four Ds: DEET, dress, drain standing water, dusk to dawn.