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OCTOBER 12, 2000

The Connecticut state Department of Environmental Protection said on Wednesday dead crows with the West Nile virus have been found in six new towns.

The birds were found in Branford, Brookfield, Deep River, Hebron, Old Saybrook and Willington. No spraying is planned.

The West Nile virus is an virus transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, who are infected by biting birds with the virus. It can result in serious damage to the nervous system and the elderly and young are more susceptible.

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Update On West Nile Virus Activity In Birds (Dept of Environmental Protection 10/11)

Relevant Links:
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection - dep.state.ct.us