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West Nile Virus is spreading

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Health officials say West Nile virus is on the rise around the country, that's the disease spread through infected mosquitoes. Right now, at least 80% of the infections are in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. Officials say they are not sure why they are seeing the spike.
At least 240 deaths have been reported nationwide -- including four deaths.

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