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The current outbreak of West Nile virus in the US is the most serious since the disease was first detected in the country in 1999. Thus far, 1118 cases have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including 41 deaths. Find out if any cases have been detected in your county by clicking on the map above.
A new study shows how air travel plays a role in the spread of contagious diseases. Airports in New York, Honolulu, and Los Angeles are likely to be the most influential in terms of contagion.
Is the airport in your hometown likely to play a role in the next global pandemic outbreak?