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Second, Third West Nile Cases Reported In Franklin County

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Columbus Public Health says two Franklin County residents have tested positive for West Nile Virus. A 51-year-old woman is hospitalized with complications and a 67-year-old woman is recovering at home. Three cases have now been reported in the county this year, and 16 have been reported statewide. One death has been reported.  Franklin County had no reported West Nile cases last year.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.
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