West Nile Virus Outbreak Hits Mobile, Alabama
A 73-year-old man from Mobile, Alabama, has died after being bitten by a mosquito carrying the West Nile Virus. The man's son recalls his father's rapid decline in health, including loss of reality, inability to feed himself, and organ failure. The Mobile County Health Department has reported the first human case of West Nile Virus for 2023 and is urging people to take precautions such as using mosquito repellent, draining standing water, and covering doors and windows with screens. Despite the tragedy, the son encourages people to continue enjoying nature while taking the necessary precautions.