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Student recovering from West Nile

October 24, 2012 by David Singer

After about a month of recovery, Evan Webb, junior business management major from Houston, is nearly back to normal despite having contracted West Nile Virus. Webb first saw symptoms of the virus as he was driving back from San Antonio on Sep. 23. "I felt my vision close in," said Webb, "and all of a sudden I had no idea what was happening. So I ... [Read More…]

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West Nile should not infect with fear

October 1, 2003 by Optimist Editorial Board

On Aug. 15 an 84-year-old man from Merkel died from the West Nile virus. Investigators confirmed his death as the first in Taylor County in 2003, and just last week medical officials announced results that showed a Taylor County woman is recovering from the disease. However, this should not create fear or panic because the threat of the virus is ... [Read More…]

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