New Jersey: 2 Deaths From West Nile Virus

New Jersey: 2 Deaths From West Nile Virus
Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
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A 78-year-old woman and a 92-year-old man have died from West Nile Virus recently, New Jersey officials reported on September 3.

The woman, from Gloucester County, developed a fever and blurred vision, among other symptoms, reported CBS. She later died in the hospital, on August 24. 

The man, of Morris County, was also admitted to the hospital, after developing a fever and muscle weakness, as well as swelling of the brain. He died on August 31.

Six other New Jersey residents have tested positive for the virus.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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