Here at 653, we’re following some breaking news. First up, this. There was a major crash near Northwest 10th Avenue and Yonge Street that has shut down the area. Around 615 this morning, two vehicles were involved in a major crash with both SKY 5 and KOCO ground crews on scene. We know that one person was taken to the hospital by ambulance and officers took the other into custody. However, at this time, it is unclear if anyone will be charged or what led up to this accident, but we will be following this and bringing you updates as more information comes into our newsroom. We also have news of a person who was hit and killed by a vehicle in Norman. This happened just after 11:30 last night on I-35 southbound, just north of Tecumseh Road. At this time, it is unknown if the driver remained at the scene or what led up to the accident. KOCO is working to get that information. We also have news of a car crashing into a KFC overnight. This happened just after 2am this morning near Northwest 63rd Street in May. There was significant damage to the fast food chain and the car, but thankfully there are no serious injuries to report at this time. It is unclear what caused the car to lose control. It is under investigation. Here is the final weather forecast for 655 5th Avenue. Meteorologist Jonathan Conder A bit milder and warmer this morning, in the 70s. Not bad. Stillwater 77, At Will Rogers 71, others 77. There are plenty. Guthrie Edmonds in Midwest City, Down Norman 74. Temperatures will rise to 97 today. Yesterday it was officially 90-6, one degree warmer than yesterday. Definitely hot. But winds will blow in from the south today. 15 to 20 degrees, sunny and fairly dry. Rain chances are low in eastern Oklahoma, but not Oklahoma City. Highs in the 100s today in the north. Near 100 tomorrow Sunday, and near 100 next Monday. Hold on. Oh well, looking good. Highs will be in the upper 80s to low 90s Thursday, Friday, and then Saturday and Sunday of next weekend. Those highs will be below average with a good chance of rain.
Health officials announce first West Nile virus case and death this year in Oklahoma
West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito.
A southwest Oklahoma resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, officials said. It’s the state’s first case and death this year. Open the video player above to see some of the news KOCO 5 is following. The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed the case and death. Health officials said the patient, whose identity has not been released, was hospitalized before his death. West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Oklahoma, the virus is primarily spread by Culex mosquitoes, which feed on infected birds and then bite humans, horses and other mammals to spread the virus, according to the health department. Click here to get the latest news that interests you. Culex mosquitoes increase in population during mid-to-late summer, when temperatures are high and weather patterns are dry, according to a news release. “As temperatures increase throughout the summer, we expect the number of cases to increase,” Oklahoma State Epidemiologist Jorian Stone said in a news release. “Summer is typically the start of West Nile season in Oklahoma, so as more people participate in outdoor activities, there are more opportunities to encounter infected mosquitoes.” >> Download the KOCO 5 App. The Oklahoma State Department of Health recommends the following to help prevent mosquito bites and the spread of West Nile virus: Use insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535 on exposed skin and clothing when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most likely to bite. Use insect repellents containing permethrin only on clothing. Repair or install screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. Avoid providing mosquito breeding sites by preventing water from collecting in items such as buckets, cans, pool covers, flower pots, children’s toys and tires. Empty outdoor water bowls for pets and refill with water daily. Scrub and refill bird baths every three days.Regularly sweep leaves and debris out of your gutters to keep them from clogging. Click here to learn more about West Nile Virus. TOP STORIESPolice say 5-year-old boy rushed to hospital after accidentally shot in leg in northwest Oklahoma CityLuxury Oklahoma City home goes on sale for $17.25 millionPolice investigating suspected road rage shooting in southeast Oklahoma City, two injuredOne person taken into custody, another taken to hospital after head-on crash in northwest Oklahoma CityMassive breach exposes customer call and text records on ‘nearly all’ AT&T cell phones
A southwestern Oklahoma resident has died from West Nile virus, officials said, marking the state’s first case and death this year.
Open the video player above to see some of the headlines KOCO 5 is following.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health confirmed the case and death. Health officials said the patient, whose identity has not been released, had been hospitalized before his death.
West Nile virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, and in Oklahoma, the virus is spread primarily by Culex mosquitoes, which feed on infected birds and then spread the virus by biting humans, horses and other mammals, according to the health department.
Click here to get the latest news stories that interest you.
Culex populations increase in mid- to late summer when temperatures are warmer and weather patterns are drier, according to a news release.
“As temperatures increase throughout the summer, we expect the number of cases to increase,” Jollien Stone of the Oklahoma State Epidemiology Laboratory said in a news release. “West Nile virus infection season typically begins in Oklahoma during the summer, so as more people participate in outdoor activities, there are more opportunities to encounter infected mosquitoes.”
The Oklahoma State Department of Health recommends taking the following measures to avoid mosquito bites and West Nile virus infection:
- When you are outdoors, use repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535 on exposed skin and clothing, especially between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most likely to bite. Use repellents containing permethrin only on clothing.
- Repair or install screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home.
- Keep buckets, cans, pool covers, flower pots, children’s toys, tires, etc. from collecting water to prevent them from becoming breeding sites for mosquitoes.
- Empty and refill your pet’s outdoor water bowl daily.
- Bird baths should be cleaned and refilled with water every three days.
- Regularly clear leaves and debris from your gutters to keep them from clogging.
click here Learn more about West Nile Virus.
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