Mosquito In NYC Test Positive for West Nile Virus
Three Mosquito Pools in the Bronx Test Positive for WNV; Two Manhattan Residents Have West Nile Fever; New Yorkers Aged 50 and Older Urged to Take Precautions
The first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) in New York City during the 2005 mosquito season have been detected, health officials announced today. Three pools of mosquitoes collected in the Bronx have tested positive for WNV; the infected mosquitoes were identified in the neighborhoods of Eastchester, Woodlawn, and Baychester. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has increased mosquito surveillance and larviciding in these areas; no spraying is planned at this time.
The first signs of West Nile virus (WNV) in New York City during the 2005 mosquito season have been detected, health officials announced today. Three pools of mosquitoes collected in the Bronx have tested positive for WNV; the infected mosquitoes were identified in the neighborhoods of Eastchester, Woodlawn, and Baychester. The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has increased mosquito surveillance and larviciding in these areas; no spraying is planned at this time.
posted by VOS IZ NEIAS @ 7/28/2005 11:55:00 AM
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