NYC officials: 5 NYers treated for West Nile virus

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NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Health Department is confirming the first human cases of West Nile virus this season.

Health officials said Monday the virus was detected in five New York City residents, all over the age of 50. Two patients were from Brooklyn, the others were from Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan.

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