joe byrd was 78 years old. >>> authorities are thinking a contagious virus is to blame. family and neighbors are worried about getting sick themselves. jessica kartalija has more on the alarming illness. >> reporter: galvert county is looking for samples of a microbe strong enough to kill three family members. died march 1st. her 58 year old son and daughter died tuesday. the maryland department of health and mental hygiene confirmed two died of influenza h 3 combined with a bacterial infection. medical examiner said at least one of the bodies was brought here to baltimore city for an autopsy. blake's other daughter is being treated at a washington area hospital. they were caring for miss blake when she contracted a pneumonia type of illness. >> we have no evidence that this is spread beyond this family group. >> reporter: health officials have contacted members of blake's extended family. >> i don't know a lot. i'm trying to take precautions for my family. >> reporter: school officials are notifying parents to watch for any sign of illness. >> it's upsetting to think th

joe byrd was 78 years old. >>> super tuesday may be in the rear-view mirror, but the roads to the nomination isn't good night shorter. president oh ma'am puts the pedal to the medal. fox's craig boswell reports. >> what a great night. there are three states now tonight under our belt and counting. >> when the dust settles. mitt romney won six and had more delegates than three combined. it is well short of the 1144 needed. and the percentage point over rick santorum energized. >> santorum isn't taking a bratter, telling supporters he is in it to win it. >> this is going to change again. and kansas can lead the charge. >> increasing the pressure on newt gingrich. dropped plans to campaign in kansas and focus on mississippi and alabama instead. >> senator santorum would play the washington game. i intent to change the washington game. >> santorum, gingrich fight in the hot is another indication of a battle for romney. >> i think they have to adjust to the reality that they are going to continue to lose states. >> texas also said that it is about collecting delegates. >> meanwhile, president oh

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