AUSTIN -- The first confirmed death in Travis County from the West Nile virus has been reported by local health officials.
The Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department conducted the investigation. Officials say the victim was over 50 years old. This is the first death in Austin from the West Nile virus since 2003 when two people died.
The Epidemiology and Health Statistics Unit says it is currently investigating three cases of West Nile virus in the Austin area. One patient was hospitalized and is now recovering.
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