New York, NY - West Nile Striking People

New York, NY - The New York City Health Department says the West Nile virus has sickened ten New Yorkers this year, including a Staten Island man who died.

West Nile virus has been detected in all five boroughs, with the greatest activity in Staten Island. It's not known where the Staten Island man got the virus. He died while on a trip to Tennessee, but spent time in New York during the two weeks before symptoms occurred.

Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden is urging New Yorkers over the age of 50 to take precautions. That includes using bug repellent, wearing long clothing and making sure doors and windows are intact.