Health officials have confirmed a death from West Nile virus. The victim was a woman in her 90s who had been diagnosed with a severe form of the illness. Her infection was confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Mosquitoes are the primary carriers of the virus, and people usually develop symptoms within two weeks of being bitten. However, most people infected with the virus do not show symptoms. Further details about the case are available, including the timing of the mosquito season and the areas where the virus has been detected.