First human cases of West Nile virus reported in New York City this season
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First human cases of West Nile virus reported in New York City this season
NYC Department of Health says 2 Queens residents have been infected with West Nile virus. One was hospitalized briefly and discharged while the other remains hospitalization with encephalitis. The virus has been found in mosquito pools across all five boroughs in the city since July. Health officials spray regularly in neighborhoods to reduce the risk of mosquito activity.
First human cases of West Nile virus reported in New York City this season
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — The New York City Health Department is reporting the first human cases of West Nile virus this year.
The department says two residents in Queens have been infected, one was hospitalized briefly and discharged while the other remains hospitalization with encephalitis, an infection of the brain.
In addition, the virus was detected in blood donations from two individuals, one a resident of Brooklyn the other of Staten Island.
The virus has been found in mosquito pools across all five boroughs in the city since July.
Health officials spray regularly in neighborhoods to reduce the risk of mosquito activity.
They say mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus are typically present in New York City from May through October, with peak activity during August and September.
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