The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the virus has been confirmed in 472 people in 41 states and the District of Columbia. So far, no deaths have been attributed to the virus.◼ Linked to 4 deaths? - MIKE STOBBE/AP MEDICAL WRITER
The virus can cause mild to severe illness, with the worst cases needing life support for breathing difficulties. The strain isn’t new but it’s rarely seen.
In Colorado health officials are investigating nine cases of muscle weakness or paralysis due to the virus.
The virus was also found in three other patients who died in September, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC declined to release any other details about those deaths.◼ Immigration agent says authorities ignoring health warning over illegals' relocations - Ryan Lovelace/National Review
◼ First Maine child tests positive for mystery virus - Main Sun Journal
◼ Maine sees huge growth in Aslyum-seekers - PORTLAND PRESS HERALD
◼ UPDATE: Over 20 Kids Contract Mystery Polio-Like Illness in CA - NBC Bay Area
Berkeley Girl Among California Children Who Contracted Polio-Like Illness
◼ Top US Doctor: Illegal Immigrant Children May Be Spreading Mysterious Respiratory Disease (Video) - Gatway Pundit
Dr. Jane Orient, the executive director of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, told Laura Ingraham that illegal immigrant children could be spreading dangerous viruses in the US. Dr. Orient says the illegal children may not have been screened or quarantined thoroughly.◼ Enterovirus D68: Eight California cases of rare illness; some patients suffer paralysis - Susan Abram/Los Angeles News Group via Times-Standard
