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Another West Nile death recorded in East Texas

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CHEROKEE COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -

Another East Texan has passed away as a result of the West Nile epidemic, marking the fourth death in East Texas this year.

On Wednesday, officials with the Cherokee County Health Department confirmed an older individual who contacted West Nile Neuroinvasive disease passed away on Tuesday.

Officials say the person also had other health issues.

Two of Cherokee County's largest cities, Bullard and Jacksonville, both spray for West Nile.

Cherokee County is the fourth East Texas county to report a West Nile fatality. Gregg, Lamar and Panola counties have all suffered a fatality from the virus this year.

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