West Nile Virus Spreading To Other Counties

Last updated on Monday, August 28, 2006

(CROWN POINT) - The Indiana State Department of Health says West Nile Virus has now been found in more Indiana counties.

Officials say four birds found in Lake County and one bird in Johnson County have tested positive for the disease.

West Nile Virus has now been confirmed in nearly 40 counties. Only one human case of West Nile has been confirmed. That case is in Jackson County.

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