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Rowlett resident thirteenth West Nile virus related death in Dallas County
By Zach Markovic, zmarkovic@starlocalnews.com
Dallas - In a statement released today the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) has confirmed the county's thirteenth West Nile Virus related death in Dallas County.
DCHHS has been notified that a patient who lived in Rowlett was diagnosed with West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease and died.
For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons, DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.
--use Insect repellents that contain DEET
--Drain any standing water
--Dress in long, loose and light-colored clothing and
--take extra care to use repellent and protective clothing from Dusk to Dawn.
To report or inquire about mosquito activity in Dallas County, contact 214-819-2115.
For more up-do-date information regarding West Nile Watch visit http://www.dallascounty.org/department/hhs/home.html.
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