The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed that an 81-year-old Oakland County woman has died from complications from West Nile Virus. This is the first human West Nile Virus related death in the County since 2003. It is the first this year in Michigan.
George Miller, Director of Oakland County Department of Health and Human Services, said “This is a tragic reminder of how severe West Nile Virus can be, especially for adults over 50 who are at greater risk for severe illness. We strongly encourage residents to protect themselves and family members from mosquitoes, even as we enter the fall season.”