Reported by the RSOE: GLOBAL DISASTER AND EMERGENCY DATABASE- there have been 151 cases of west nile virus declared in idaho, which is the highest in
the nation. it has reached epidemic proportions and is at the highest risk level according to the state government.
here is some of the article:
Friday Gov. Jim Risch signed a disaster proclamation in response to one county's request for assistance after health officials are reporting 151
cases of West Nile Virus statewide. That's the highest number in the nation. Thursday, officials in Ada County voted to declare a state of emergency
and to ask the governor to give them money and resources to deal with the problem. Commissioners are saying the number of cases is reaching epidemic
proportions. The county sits at Risk Category 5 which is the highest risk level under the state's West Nile action plan.
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here is the link with more info and a pic of the infected areas:
West nile reaches epidemic levels in idaho
i would have thought that this type of thing would have been more of a problem in the southern states or coastal states, but i guess not. i live in
illinois so i hope nothing comes this way.
what do you guys think about this?
Kind Regards,
Digitalgrl
[edit on 10/01/2004 by DigitalGrl]
