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Lab tests have confirmed that the virus contributed to the person’s death, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Public Health.

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Illinois reports first West Nile virus death of the year, in Cook County resident

Illinois is reporting its first West Nile virus death of the year — a suburban Cook County resident in their 60s, health officials said Wednesday.

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