West Nile virus at ‘outbreak’ level in Minnesota, above average in North Dakota

As the mosquito season winds down, health officials say this year’s West Nile outbreak has been one of the worst in decades for Minnesota and well above average for North Dakota. Warm, wet weather and a late frost created near-perfect breeding conditions, leading to more than 100 cases and 10 deaths in Minnesota alone. Experts warn that while most infections cause mild symptoms or none at all, the severe cases—especially among older adults—are a reminder that West Nile never really disappears; it just waits for summer. Robin Huebner with InForum has the full story.

Robin Huebner

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