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Lincoln-Lancaster Health reports first West Nile death of season
The victim was a man in his 80s. So far, the 10 cases have been reported in the Lincoln-Lancaster Health jurisdiction with 8 requiring hospitalization.
Updated: 11:47 AM CDT Oct 8, 2021
The Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department reported the first West Nile Virus death of the season Friday. The victim was a man in his 80s. LLCHD says it has seen ten cases since June with eight needing hospitalization. That compares to fives cases in 2020 with one death, one case in 2019 and 18 in 2018 with no deaths in either of those years. You’re reminded to take precautions while outdoors and use an EPA-approved insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane diol, or 2-undecanone.
The Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department reported the first West Nile Virus death of the season Friday.
The victim was a man in his 80s.
LLCHD says it has seen ten cases since June with eight needing hospitalization. That compares to fives cases in 2020 with one death, one case in 2019 and 18 in 2018 with no deaths in either of those years.
You’re reminded to take precautions while outdoors and use an EPA-approved insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, lemon eucalyptus oil, para-menthane diol, or 2-undecanone.