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Thursday, November 01, 2012  The number of human cases of West Nile Virus has leveled off in Oklahoma while the number in horses has risen sharply in the past two months.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  New Mexico health officials say two new cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in the state, bringing this year's total to 28.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Oklahoma State Health Department says the number of West Nile Virus cases in the state is now up to 144 while the number of deaths due to the virus remains at eight.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012 

Friday, August 31, 2012  10 cases of West Nile Virus reported in Randall CountyOfficials step up spraying larvacide to kill mosquitoes

Friday, August 31, 2012  The number of cases of West Nile Virus has now risen to 10 cases in Randall County, officials announced Friday morning.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Another night of aerial spraying has been completed in the Dallas area to target mosquitoes that can carry the West Nile virus.

Friday, August 17, 2012 

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Aerial spraying of mosquitoes is scheduled to begin across Dallas and most of its northern suburbs.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The first aerial spraying of insecticides in the Dallas area since the 1960s is set for this week in the battle against the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in the nation so far this year.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Oklahoma health officials are reporting the first West Nile Virus-related death of the year and have issued a public health warning.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Although many in the Panhandle have enjoyed the recent rainfall, unfortunately, that means there might be more mosquitoes out. That also raises concern about the West Nile virus.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  Health officials in Oklahoma a warning of the return of the West Nile virus to the state.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009  A state health official says Oklahoma has its first confirmed case of West Nile Virus for the year.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009  In Amarillo the Health District wants to remind everyone of the dangers of mosquitoes. The Bi-City County Health District reminds you that the pests can carry West Nile Virus, and other encephalitic diseases.