Thursday, September 27, 2012
The number of residents who have contracted West Nile virus has increased to 28, according to the DuPage County Health Department.
Officials confirmed Wednesday that a fourth person has died in DuPage County as a result of contracting West Nile virus. The DuPage County Health Department reported 28 people have contracted the virus, with four of those cases resulting in deaths. The confirmed cases of West Nile virus have affected people ranging in age from their 20s to 70s, said David Hass, public information officer for the health department. Those who became ill were located in Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. As of Sept. 18, there were 94 cases of West Nile virus reported in Illinois, which resulted in three deaths (two in DuPage and one in Kane County), according…
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The number of West Nile virus cases reported nationwide is at the highest level since 2003.
Officials confirmed Monday a third person has died in DuPage County as a result of contracting West Nile virus. The DuPage County Health Department reported 25 people have contracted the virus, with three of those cases resulting in deaths. The confirmed cases of West Nile virus have affected people ranging in age from their 20s to 70s, said David Hass, public information officer for the health department. Those who became ill were located in Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. As of Sept. 18, there were 94 cases of West Nile virus reported in Illinois, which resulted in three deaths (two in DuPage and one in Kane County), according to the Centers for…
Saturday, September 8, 2012
The number of cases of West Nile virus continue to rise and more cases are expected to be confirmed, according to the DuPage County Health Department.
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Saturday, September 8, 2012
A second DuPage County resident has died as a result of contracting West Nile virus, the DuPage County Health Department announced Friday. The health department confirmed that the number of cases of West Nile virus in the county has risen to 15, with two of those cases resulting in deaths related to the virus. Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. He had been battling cancer since 2008, and had been hospitalized in early August and died last month. The 15 people affected by West Nile Virus are in their 20s to 70s, and are located in Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. For weeks the health department …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed since last week, according to the DuPage County Health Department.
The DuPage County Health Department continues to urge residents to take precautions to minimize the risk of mosquito bites. The latest request comes as the health department said additional cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in DuPage County. The count has risen to 12 with cases of the virus confirmed in residents from Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park and Westmont. Last week the health department confirmed there were seven cases of West Nile virus. Those with the virus range in age from their 20s to 70s, according to a news release from the DuPage County Health Department. So far only one fatality from the virus was confirmed. Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, …
Monday, September 3, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department reported new cases of West Nile Virus on Friday, including one in Elmhurst.
The DuPage County Health Department announced Friday that there are now 10 human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage County, including a newly reported case in Elmhurst. Those affected are in their 20s to 70s. In addition to Elmhurst, cases have been reported in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville and Villa Park. On Aug. 18, Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. A 64-year-old man from Elgin also succumbed to the disease on Aug. 23. The Centers for Disease Control announced last week that this summer's outbreak of West Nile virus is on track to be the worst in United States history. In Illinois, health officials have warned residents of the high risk for …
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department reported new cases Monday in Lisle and Naperville.
The DuPage County Health Department announced Monday that there are now seven human cases of West Nile virus in DuPage County. Individual cases have been confirmed in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville and Villa Park, the health department announced Monday. The ages of those affected range from 40s to 70s. As of Tuesday morning, the state has confirmed 48 human cases of West Nile virus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health WNV website. On Aug. 18, Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. A 64-year-old man from Elgin also succumbed to the disease on Aug. 23. The Centers for Disease Control announced last week that this summer's outbreak of West …
Sunday, August 26, 2012
A look back at the Downers Grove headlines from Aug. 20-26.
DuPage County Now Reporting 5 Human Cases of West Nile Virus The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take precaution, as the number of cases is expected to increase in the coming days. School Bells to Ring in District 58 Classes begin Monday, Aug. 27. Teachers have already reported. Read on for information about the new school year. Meet Amanda Luevano, Your New Downers Grove Patch Editor A new day dawns for Downers Grove Patch. Downers Grove North Parking Lots to Open; New Traffic Patterns Announced District 99 installed permeable pavers in its east parking lot this summer in order to save taypayers between $40,000 and $100,000 in project costs, officials said. Local Chambers, 'Giving DuPage' Plan 9/11 Event to Promote …
Thursday, August 23, 2012
The CDC announced that this is the worst year for West Nile Virus since it started tracking in 1999. Check out how your area is faring in our interactive map of diagnosed cases in humans and mosquitoes.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week that reported cases of West Nile Virus are at an all time high. “The 1,118 cases reported thus far in 2012 is the highest number of West Nile virus disease cases reported to CDC through the third week in August since West Nile virus was first detected in the United States in 1999,” the CDC reported. While Illinois does not rank among the top five states in terms of cases, there have been 21 reported human cases of West Nile Virus in Illinois as of Aug. 21. Those cases have been clustered in the Chicago area, with 13 human cases in Cook County and one in Lake County. In the map above, Patch charted both cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in both humans and mosquitoes, …
Federal officials announced Wednesday that 1,118 illnesses and 41 deaths have been reported nationwide. That number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming weeks.
This summer's outbreak of West Nile virus is on track to be the worst in United States history, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. So far this year, 1,118 illnesses and 41 deaths have been reported nationwide. CDC officials said that number is expected to rise dramatically in the coming weeks, since most infections are typically reported in August and September. "We're in the midst of one of the largest West Nile virus outbreaks ever seen in the United States," said Dr. Lyle Petersen, director of the Division of Vector-borne Infectious Diseases at the CDC. In a press conference Wednesday, Petersen said the total is the highest number of West Nile virus cases reported to the CDC through the third week …
Monday, August 20, 2012
The DuPage County Health Department is urging residents to take precaution, as the number of cases is expected to increase in the coming days.
The DuPage County Health Department is now reporting a total of five human cases of West Nile virus in the county, and officials say the number is expected to rise in the coming days. Individual cases have been confirmed in Carol Stream, Downers Grove, Lombard and Villa Park, the health department announced Monday. The ages of those affected range from 40s to 70s. On Saturday, Lombard Village President Bill Mueller, 76, became the first West Nile fatality in DuPage County. He had been battling cancer since 2008, and had been hospitalized since Aug. 5. Prior to Monday's announcement, only two other cases had been reported in the county, a Downers Grove woman in her 50s and a Villa Park man, also in his 50s. No other fatalities have been …
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1:45 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012
they claim they put larvae killing pellets in last Friday of course we had a soak-er over the weekend, now T 1:40 pm 27 AUG the pool has more than 2in of water and the tattered tarp another inch, THE village officials are nowhere to be seen or heard from I lleft message on their voice and email, this is the Glenwood way of culling the Seniors and disabled more ›