Thursday, August 23, 2012

West Nile Virus Outbreak on Track to Become Worst in U.S. History


The mosquito borne West Nile virus has killed more than 40 people and infected nearly 1,000. The latest outbreak is set to become the worst ever in U.S. history. Almost half of the reported cases have occurred in the state of Texas. Dallas county has responded by launching an extensive West Nile education program campaign. Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports from Washington.

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