Maryland Has Seen 38 Confirmed Cases Of West Nile So Far This Year
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Maryland has seen a big increase in the number of confirmed West Nile cases so far this year.
38 cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed here in Maryland.
The Maryland Health Department tells WJZ that number is higher compared to the last couple of years.
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Officials say it's not surprising given the high amounts of rain and increased mosquito populations we've seen this year.
There were only 5 reported cases in Maryland in 2017.
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