National health organizations are sharing some critical health and safety messages this Labor Day. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

National health organizations are sharing some critical health and safety messages this Labor Day. KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Medical Report: Health and safety advice for Labor Day

On this Labor Day, many Delaware Valley workers are soaking up those last precious minutes at the Jersey Shore before they face the ride home ... which could be challenging today. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty is live in Ocean City. 

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On this Labor Day, many Delaware Valley workers are soaking up those last precious minutes at the Jersey Shore before they face the ride home ... which could be challenging today. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty is live in Ocean City. 
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Labor Day's last looks put summer at the Jersey Shore in the rear view

A pair of siblings are questioning the death of their youngest brother, which was ruled a suicide. It happened earlier this year in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood. They claim the police didn’t properly investigate, and they want another look. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.

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A pair of siblings are questioning the death of their youngest brother, which was ruled a suicide. It happened earlier this year in Philadelphia’s East Falls neighborhood. They claim the police didn’t properly investigate, and they want another look. KYW Newsradio's crime and justice reporter Kristen Johanson has more.
(Photo courtesy of Johnson family)

Police ruled man’s death at friend’s East Falls house a suicide. His family suspects foul play

Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, according to state health officials. The New Jersey Department of Health said the two individuals were older adults, one from Cumberland County and the other from Mercer County.

The two deaths are among six recent cases of West Nile virus reported in North and Central Jersey. All of the patients are 50 or older. These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released. 

Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise nationally, so people are urged to take precautions. 

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Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus this year, according to state health officials. The New Jersey Department of Health said the two individuals were older adults, one from Cumberland County and the other from Mercer County.
The two deaths are among six recent cases of West Nile virus reported in North and Central Jersey. All of the patients are 50 or older. These cases are in addition to two reported earlier this summer in Middlesex and Union counties. Both patients were treated and released. 
Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise nationally, so people are urged to take precautions. 
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