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Local experts weigh in as dengue cases surge across country, rise in NC
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — There is a public health emergency in the United States as cases of dengue fever soar. The World Health Organization defines dengue as a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to humans, most common in tropical and subtropical climates. As of May, there have been...
16 dengue cases reported in NC, including Buncombe: What to know about mosquito-borne virus
There are many reasons to look forward to summertime, from beach weather to planning the perfect getaway. Then, there are those pesky mosquitoes that try to land on you, ruining all the fun. As if the swat, itch, and scratch routine weren't enough of a nuisance, Americans have something else...
A 12-year-old suffocated to death at camp after he was confined in a fully enclosed bivy sack, autopsy report says
A boy from New York journeyed to North Carolina for camp but did not survive his first night, authorities said. Now, his death is being investigated as a homicide.
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