Two West Nile Deaths Reported in Jersey


CBS Philly reports on two Jersey deaths from the West Nile virus:

According to state health officials, a 78-year-old Gloucester County woman developed fever, blurred vision, weakness and diarrhea in mid-August and was hospitalized.  She died on August 24, and her death was reported to the Health Department today, state officials say.

A 92-year-old Morris County man developed fever and muscle weakness in mid-August and was admitted to the hospital with swelling of the brain. State health officials say he died on August 31.

The virus has been reported in six people in New Jersey, the station reported.