JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Duval County Health Department has confirmed four new cases of the West Nile Virus.
The most recent cases involve 59 and 69-year-old men and 39 and 56-year-old women.
Duval County now has 15 confirmed cases of West Nile in 2012.
One in 150 people infected with West Nile will develop severe illness. Symptoms can include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness and paralysis.
The DCHD continues to advise the public to remain diligent in personal mosquito protection. Drain standing water in your yards and keep your skin covered.
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