West Nile virus

West Nile virus cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania and there’s a lot of controversy over the potential sale over Wilkes-Barre General and two Scranton hospitals.

West Nile virus cases are climbing in Pennsylvania. With two human cases reported, officials encourage taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, and ultimately, infection.

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is almost always fatal to horses and can spread to humans, according to Lackawanna County officials.