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Second West Nile death reported in Nebraska

Posted at 8:18 AM, Aug 29, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-29 09:18:10-04

Nebraska health officials have confirmed a second death from the West Nile virus in Nebraska. 

The latest victim, just like the first, was older than 65. The victim, who lives in the Washington County area, also had other health conditions. 

According to officials, there have been 36 cases of West Nile this year and half of them are in Omaha.