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Second Person In Indiana Dies From West Nile Virus

By Maureen Mespell
August 27, 2012 Updated Aug 27, 2012 at 6:32 PM EDT

(Indiana's NewsCenter) -- The Indiana Department of Health is confirming a second death due to the West Nile Virus in the Hoosier State.

The latest case was reported in the Indianapolis area earlier this month a person in Evansville died from the disease.

The city of Woodburn plans to spray for the virus Monday night if weather permits, in the 2200 block of Ash Street.

The area recently tested positive for the mosquito-bourne disease.

A reminder to stay indoors with the windows closed and don't let your pets out when the spraying trucks come through.



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