NEW : Officials will offer aerial insecticide spraying to communities hit by virus . `` Regardless of the reasons for the increase , people should be aware of the West Nile virus activity in their area and take action to protect themselves and their family . '' NEW : Virus kills nine people and infects 175 more people in Dallas County , Texas . Score: 7 The country is experiencing its biggest spike in West Nile virus since 2004 .
NEW : Officials will offer aerial insecticide spraying to communities hit by virus . NEW : Virus kills nine people and infects 175 more people in Dallas County , Texas . Score: 7 The country is experiencing its biggest spike in West Nile virus since 2004 .