West Nile Virus Cases In Miami Nearly Doubles In Less Than A Month
2020 just keeps producing the hits.
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Dec 20, 2021, 1:59 PM
Jul 27, 2020, 2:56 PM
Not only is COVID-19 burning through South Florida, but now the West Nile Virus in Miami cases are increasing.
The Florida Department of Health recently reported that Miami-Dade County's total number of infections went up two more spots on Monday, July 27.
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Cases Of West Nile Virus In Miami
Just a month ago, 14 people were stricken with the mosquito-borne virus, which can carry symptoms such as headaches and fatigue.
Miami is a haven for the virus thanks to its near-perfect climate the flying pest.
The recent rainy weather creates ideal breeding grounds for the insect, so the health department advises locals to drain any standing water.