More than 1,100 cases and at least 44 deaths have been reported . The numbers are the highest through August since the virus was first detected . Comment: Steps can be taken to prevent West Nile infection .
More than 1,100 cases and at least 44 deaths have been reported . The numbers are the highest through August since the virus was first detected . The number is expected to rise , officials say . Steps can be taken to prevent West Nile infection .