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Two cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Oklahoma County, marking the start of the season's infections. Health officials warn about symptoms and severe complications, advising protective measures like using insect repellent and eliminating standing water to prevent further spread.
A 65-year-old man died after crashing his car into a bridge support structure on north I-35 near Memorial Road in Oklahoma County. The driver had to be extracted from the vehicle by the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Troopers are currently investigating the incident.
Charges have been filed against a man in Oklahoma County who allegedly assaulted another man with a folding chair at a Salvation Army over a bed dispute. The accused, Meredith Steverson, reportedly punched the victim before repeatedly hitting him with the chair. Steverson is now facing charges of assault and battery with a deadly weapon.
Two mosquito pools carrying the West Nile virus have been confirmed in Oklahoma County, according to the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. People are advised to take extra precautions against mosquito-borne illness by avoiding mosquito bites and reducing habitats where mosquitoes live and breed. The basics to reducing mosquito habitats include emptying buckets, flowerpots, wheelbarrows, and old tires from holding standing water. The Oklahoma City-County Health Department also recommends using microbial larvicides on standing water sources that cannot be drained.