CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden man in his 60s has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) and subsequently died.
On July 16, the man was admitted to a local hospital displaying symptoms consistent with WNV. Authorities say that following treatment, he was discharged to a local sub-acute care center where he later passed away.
Laboratory testing returned positive results for WNV."West Nile Virus typically affects a small number of New Jersey residents each year, however the prevalence of the virus has been increasing recently," said County Health Officer Dr.