Massachusetts West Nile Virus Cases
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•Three new cases of West Nile virus confirmed in Massachusetts. Which areas are at risk
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The Department of Public Health said all three individuals are in their 60s but were exposed to the virus in different parts of the state.
As a result of the new cases, state officials updated risk levels for the virus.
Symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rash.
About 1 out of every 150 infected people can develop a serious illness.
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