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Tulsa Co. Man Becomes State's 8th West Nile Death

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Oklahoma's Health Department confirms that another Oklahoman has died from the West Nile virus.

An elderly man in Tulsa County is the latest victim. He's the 8th person to die.

Since the beginning of the year, 127 cases of West Nile virus have been reported.

The illness is spread by mosquitos so be sure wear plenty of insect repellant containing DEET.

Nationwide, almost 2,000 people have contracted West Nile this year.

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