Texas has the highest number of West Nile virus cases in the US, official data reveals as Dr. Anthony Fauci recovers from the disease. Dr.
Fauci, 83, was hospitalized for six days this month but is expected to make a full recovery at home. The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who led the White House Coronavirus Task Force , lives in Washington D.C.
, though it is unclear where he contracted the mosquito-borne virus . Trump humiliated as Fox News corrects him over Harris claim after live interview Cinematic frontline footage shows Ukraine regaining territory from Russia An interactive map by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals the number of cases per state amid official warnings to more vulnerable areas. Texas has the highest number of reported cases with 37, followed by Nevada (23) and Nebraska (20).
A total of 216 cases have been confirmed in the US in 2024. If you can't see the map, click here . The fourth and fifth highest number of cases are recorded in Louisiana (19) and Mississippi (18).
While the numbers do not seem high, residents in areas such as Massachussetts have been issued official guidance with certain communities deemed at high risk. “The risk from West Nile virus is pretty widespread this year,” said Massachusetts state epidemiologist Dr. Catherine M.
Brown. “In addition to recommending that people use mosquito repellent with an EPA-registered active ingredient and clothing to reduce e.