A fifth person from Michigan has died from the West Nile virus this season, the Michigan Department of Community Health confirmed Thursday.
An 87-year-old woman in Kent County Health is the latest person to die in the state this year, according to Department of Community Health spokeswoman Angela Minicuci.
On Wednesday, health officials said Michigan is in the midst of a West Nile virus epidemic, calling on residents to be vigilant, especially those over age 50 or who live in Metro Detroit's older ring suburbs.
The state is among the highest number of cases in the nation, and health officials are predicting one of the worst seasons for the West Nile virus since it was first detected in 1999.
By Kim Kozlowski
From The Detroit News:
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