August 20, 2002 West Nile Virus Web site SEVEN ADDITIONAL WEST NILE VIRUS HUMAN CASES SPRINGFIELD, IL – Seven new human cases of West Nile virus illness have been confirmed in Illinois, bringing to 16 the number of cases reported so far this year in the state, Dr. John R. Lumpkin, state public health director, today announced. Dr. Lumpkin said the state is working to provide assistance with mosquito abatement efforts in areas with human cases, is operating its Chicago laboratory seven days a week to assist hospitals and doctors with the testing of human samples and is continuing to...
